News

Cruise Into the New Year Aboard Your Very Own Superyacht

By Elaine Raffel | January 19, 2022 |

In pursuit of a simpler life, billionaire and business mogul Ron Perelman is selling his 281-foot superyacht for $102 million.

In Southeast Dallas, Bonton Farms Expands Their Mission From Food to Finance

By Daniel Lalley | January 19, 2022 |

With a mission of sustaining systemic equity and civic progress, Bonton Farms grows so much beyond its garden. What started in a small urban lot has expanded. Now, Bonton Farms includes two fully functioning farms, a farmer’s market, a café, and a coffee house. And as Bonton Farms expands, its impact evolves. Recently, this local…

Love Eye-Melting Color And Wall-to-Wall Carpet? This Home is Right up Your Alley

By Mimi Perez | January 19, 2022 |

“So babe, have you picked out a listing for this week’s column?” “Yes, darling, I have.” “What does the house look like, sweetie pie?” “It smells like a bowling alley, love of my life.” Yeah, that is how the conversation went in my home regarding the home featured in this week’s column. The conversation continued.…

Douglas Elliman Lures Polsky Messer Team, Patrick Harris to Ranks

By Joshua Baethge | January 19, 2022 |

Douglas Elliman Real Estate is quickly expanding its presence in the Dallas market. Last week the independent residential brokerage announced that The Polsky Messer Team led, by Harrison Polsky and Amy Messer, were joining the firm.  That addition brings more than 25 combined years of experience in different sectors of real estate. Over the past…

Plumbing Inspections Show When Pipe Dreams Become Nightmares

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | January 19, 2022 |

Most of us can manage to unclog a toilet, retrieve a wedding ring when it falls down the drain, or pour some Drano in that slow-draining tub, but most plumbing problems are beyond the scope of the average homeowner. Too often, when we decide to call a plumber, it’s way past the time when we should…

Splurge vs. Steal: Ventura Hillside Homes

By Mary Cate Long | January 18, 2022 |

Ventura is one of the few remaining pockets of the Southern California coast that is still somewhat affordable. Not for long, though. Home to plenty of families and young professionals, the beach town is steadily growing. The town boasts a generally laid-back vibe with lots of coffee shops, parks, and several good surf spots. Ventura…