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The Home You’d Swear You’ve Seen Before Is Actually in Waxahachie

By Shelby Skrhak | May 28, 2022 |

Where have you seen this home? Is it Swiss Avenue gem, or a historic home you’ve driven past in Downtown McKinney. It could be a idyllic estate in the south or a countryside retreat up north. Listing agent Jan Davis of Ebby Halliday Realtors says there’s a reason why this home seems so familiar. “It…

After Snowmageddon’s Damage, Dallas Builders Association Headquarters Reopens

By CandysDirt | May 28, 2022 |

From Staff Reports The Dallas Builders Association has reopened its newly renovated headquarters in Plano following catastrophic flood damage sustained during 2021’s winter storm. More than 100 members and dignitaries gathered May 24 for an official ribbon cutting followed by a celebration presented in partnership with StrucSure Home Warranty in the remodeled 8,500-square-foot office space.…

This Story Is About a Home But It’s Also About the Nostalgia of Lochwood Shopping Center

By Shelby Skrhak | May 27, 2022 |

For most home listing features I write, I search the web and the Dallas Morning News archives for historical insights about the home or neighborhood. Just something that’ll give me an interesting hook to build my story. For this week’s very meta Inwood Home of the Week, sponsored by Inwood National Bank, I discovered a…

This Fairmount Beauty is a Standout Bungalow Full of Classic Detail

By Eric Prokesh | May 27, 2022 |

Even in a neighborhood renowned for its unique character, this Fairmount beauty is an exceptional residence. More classical pavilion than the more usual Craftsman bungalow, this 1903 build at 2264 Lipscomb is also larger than the norm. At over 3,100 square feet this four-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bath home is about one-third larger than the Fairmount average. However,…

Join The Best Club: Beckley Club Estates is Charming And Friendly

By Nikki Barringer | May 27, 2022 |

Talking with Compass’ Bill Farrell is always a delight. He has such a passion for homes and his very beloved little corner of the world, Beckley Club Estates. This is a story about a home in that neighborhood. It’s a charming stone Tudor with incredible landscaping, set on a creek lot with a backyard that…

Frisco Developer Sentenced To 45 Years, $30 Million In Fees For Real Estate Investment Scheme

By April Towery | May 27, 2022 |

A Frisco developer who bilked more than 300 people out of millions of dollars in a real estate investment scheme was sentenced this week to 45 years in state prison. Christian Custom Homes CEO Phillip Michael Carter also was ordered to pay $30 million in restitution. Carter also served as the principal of Texas Cash…