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First, a disclaimer: lest anyone think that home inspectors are sitting around laughing at them and their homes, these are licensed professionals who take their jobs very seriously. I, however, am not a licensed professional, and I find the silly things we do in our homes endlessly humorous. Sharing these foibles along with some home…
As we approach the end of 2025, it’s essential to reflect on all the reasons this year was so remarkable. In the last 12 months, we experienced some unforgettable moments. We sent Katy Perry to space, welcomed a new pope, and witnessed one of the world’s most elaborate art heists. Of course, around here, there…
Work on the residential component of The Park at Legacy redevelopment in Plano will be gearing up in the coming months, with new construction expected to kick off in April. Once the headquarters of the department store chain JCPenney, 6501 Legacy Dr. is in the process of being transformed from an old school suburban office…
Some people inherit their houses’ personalities and accept them as is. I tend to give them a makeover with some white paint. I’ve now taken two brick homes, one a nondescript gray and the other a supposedly sacred Old Chicago blend, and turned them bright, confident white. The purists gasped, clutched their pearls over that…
Goodbye, 2025. Don’t let the door hit you in the rear. My year of Real Estate Hell technically began last Thanksgiving with the passing of a beautiful friend, Vivian Young. She was a most perfect tenant. For 17 years, her rent checks were hand-delivered without fail by her assistant with a sweet note. Vivian founded…
There were a lot of big local real estate stories this year, but few seem to have touched a nerve like the potential sale of Dallas City Hall. Whether it’s the historic architecture, significance of civic space, potential for downtown revitalization, high stakes of sports franchise retention, alleged backroom dealmaking, or just the principle of…
