Urban Living in Dallas

These Bryan Place Townhomes Deserve a Double-Take

By Joy Donovan / July 9, 2026 /

Here is the scoop on a rare real estate opportunity that’ll have buyers doing a double-take. News of side-by-side townhomes hitting the market simultaneously is a lot like an architectural double play… twice as exciting as a single. But that’s the story behind 1429 Caddo St. Units F and G in Dallas’ hip, urban Bryan…

DFW Ranks Best in Texas for Livability — But That’s Apparently a Low Bar

By Charles Grand / January 20, 2026 /

Livability can mean different things to different people, but you’ll often find a lot of the same markers in those housing and lifestyle rankings floating around out there. While we tend to give a good amount of coverage when North Texas cities come in hot, it’s also important to take stock when the Metroplex gets…

City Rankings Have Dallas Down in the Dumps 

By Charles Grand / July 22, 2025 /

It seems Dallas has a whole lot of work to do to make itself more livable for renters and first-time homebuyers, at least according to a couple of recent analyses surveying the national housing market. Obviously, the issue of affordability has dogged the city for quite some time now, but Dallas isn’t alone on that…

Peek Inside the Katy Trail Townhome That Blurs the Line Between Urban and Escape

By Daniel Lalley / June 1, 2025 /

It isn’t every day that we encounter a head-turning townhome. With the incredible luxury inventory offered in Dallas, competition for features is fierce. However, it’s not always sprawling square footage or historic heritage that catches our attention. When we find something that marries incredible design with a killer location, chances are, we’re coming for the…

Dallas City Councilman Jaime Resendez Brings in Better Block to Reimagine a Pleasant Grove Parking Lot 

By April Towery / November 14, 2023 /

Waiting in line for several hours in the sun, rain, or snow is a way of life for hundreds of Dallas residents who rely on the Inspired Vision Compassion Center for a bag of groceries. What if that could be a more pleasant, dignified, even enjoyable experience? District 5 Dallas City Councilman Jaime Resendez and Better…