Summer

Some Pool-Side Open Houses Just in Time for Summer

By CandysDirt / May 23, 2026 /

Memorial Day marks the official start of our annual negotiation with the sun. If your current backyard setup is lacking the turquoise-hued salvation required to survive a Texas July, consider this weekend’s open house lineup your scouting mission. We’ve curated a list of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate’s finest residences where the pools are pristine and…

Central Market’s New Item Showcase Provides a Tantalizing Taste of Summer

By Elaine Raffel / May 5, 2024 /

Calling all foodies. Thanks to the folks at Central Market, it’s going to be a flavor-filled summer. At last week’s sneak peek New Item Showcase, an enthusiastic group of writers, influencers, and food bloggers got a taste of what’s in store at the popular, always-innovative specialty grocer.

Buy a Home This Summer in One of The Best Neighborhoods With Pools

By Brenda Masse / August 7, 2023 /

If you’re shopping for homes in North Texas this summer, it’s frankly difficult not to let the heat factor in to the decision-making process. But if you think about it, that gives summer buyers a certain advantage. The traditional spring busy season shows homes at their best, when the grass is green, and everything is…

300-Plus Backyard Swimming Holes in Dallas Are Listed on Pool-Sharing Platform Swimply

By April Towery / July 28, 2023 /

No pool? No problem. About 340 Dallas homeowners are offering their backyard oases this summer as a way to beat the heat and make some extra cash. While questions of liability have been raised about the pool-sharing site Swimply, it’s increased in popularity in the Lone Star State as temperatures hit the triple digits. About 260…

Imagination Rules Summer Activities For Families in Grapevine

By Brenda Masse / July 25, 2023 /

When I heard that Meow Wolf had opened in Grapevine, I knew which area would be next up in our series of things to do this summer with kids around North Texas. There is definitely no shortage of fun summer activities for families in Grapevine, and the opening of Meow Wolf is just sweet neon…