Real Estate Philanthropy

Scoop There It Is! Parade of Playhouses Entry Has What Kids Like

By Brenda Masse / June 25, 2024 /

With their “Scoop There It Is” playhouse entry in this year’s Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses, the team of Austin Commercial and Corgan show their combined brilliance once again by proving they know just what kids want: ice cream, and a place to play shop. Or at least, that’s what my kids want. And the…

The Real Estate Council’s Professional Development Program Kicks Off Catalyst Project in Mill City

By April Towery / June 13, 2024 /

Local leaders are investing dollars and labor into a former Methodist church in the underserved Mill City neighborhood southeast of Fair Park.  Members of the Real Estate Council’s professional development program plan to renovate the former St. Luke Community United Methodist Church building into a permanent home for the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach…

This Dallas Mavs Themed Parade of Playhouses Entry Is a Slam Dunk

By Brenda Masse / June 2, 2024 /

One of the Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses’ most anticipated entries has to be the collaboration between the Dallas Mavericks and DPR Construction. Not only do all MFFLs clammer to see what fun architectural wonder that the builder comes up annually, but all kids and kids-at-heart can appreciate the creative innovation on display at Northpark…

Highland Park High School Students to Bring a Miniature Version of University Park’s Oldest Home to CASA Fundraiser

By Joy Donovan / May 25, 2024 /

Some Highland Park High School students are ending their year with a bang — of the hammer. The students are hard at work on one of the eye-catching creations that will be a part of the 29th annual Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses. The event is planned for June 14 through 30 at NorthPark Center…

Realtor And ‘Title Guy’ Team Up a Fourth Time to Co-Chair Fort Worth’s Cowtown Ball

By Joy Donovan / March 2, 2024 /

It’s not the first time, definitely not the second time, and it’s not even the third time … but it’s the FOURTH time a real estate dynamic duo has stepped up to serve as co-chairs of the Cowtown Ball. Yes, Virginia Durham and Christian Burton are pulling on their Luccheses and once again throwing their…