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Designing a spec house comes with its own set of rules. The goal isn’t self-expression or trend-chasing—it’s creating a home that feels considered, livable, and broadly appealing without slipping into generic.
So the “home” featured in this week’s column took the train to Crazy Town. Before it got there, however, it pulled the emergency cord and came to a screeching halt. It jumped off the train, ran 300 yards, and then took a hard left to the city of Whuuuttttt. The “home” then went full speed…
If you’re coming to Dallas for FIFA World Cup matches, there are more places to stay than just Arlington — White Rock Lake. Lake Highlands. Highland Park. Park Cities. The choices can be overwhelming. For visitors who want a neighborhood that feels like a destination — not just a place to sleep — let us…
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…
We are only midway through January and it seems like forever since we celebrated Christmas and the New Year. We’re all antsy-pantsy but we just do not know for what. In my desire to resolve these January blahs, I came across a Texas town that will satisfy that antsy-pantsy swing we’re feeling. My friends, we…
Fort Worth, now affectionately known as Cowtown, once upon a time had to lure meatpacking companies to come to Fort Worth. In the early 1900s, Fort Worth city leaders actively worked to lure meat packing companies to the city. Armour & Co., along with Swift, moved to the Tarrant County town where the trains and…
