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Ribbons Are Having a Moment — and John Mark Sharpe Made It Happen at Dallas Market

By Joy Donovan | January 13, 2026 |

When John Mark Sharpe sauntered to the microphone at the Dallas Market Center last week, it was with all the awe-shucks attitude of a small-town Southern boy. And the ladies who had crowded the area on the 12th floor of Dallas’ iconic trade tower cheered and clapped before he uttered a word. “Hi, y’all,” he…

What $22.9 Million Will Get You in Highland Park Today

By Karen Eubank | January 12, 2026 |

People moving to Dallas always hear about two parts of town: Preston Hollow and Highland Park. While Preston Hollow generally offers more land and privacy, you cannot beat the neighborhood feel of Highland Park. There is a reason it’s called “The Bubble.” Ask anyone who lives there, and they will tell you it has a…

Looking for a Place to Stay for 2026 FIFA World Cup? So Is Everybody Else

By Shelby Skrhak | January 12, 2026 |

North Texas still has five months to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, but if you’re looking for a place to stay near AT&T Stadium, well, you’d better get booking. The Dallas-Fort Worth region is expected to be one of the biggest beneficiaries with matches spread across June and July 2026, when…

Kin Oldham: Why Industry Associations Can Change the Trajectory of Your Career

By CandysDirt | January 12, 2026 |

Local multifamily industry advocate Kin Oldham, executive director of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas, has been awarded a lifetime achievement award from the National Apartment Association in recognition of his service and contributions to the rental housing sector. “Kin’s impact over his 30 years in the industry and more than 10 years leading AAGD…

Here’s a Look at the New Retail Coming to Frisco’s Fields West

By Shelby Skrhak | January 11, 2026 |

Fields West, a 55-acre mixed-use development off the Dallas North Tollway straddling Collin and Denton counties, went vertical last month — and with that visible milestone, the evolving face of Frisco’s skyline continues taking shape. If you’re starting to lose track of which mixed-use development is where — and who’s behind what — you’re not…

Ditch the Cookie-Cutter and Explore a North Dallas Home That’s Anything but Conventional

By Daniel Lalley | January 11, 2026 |

The year was 1971. Apollo 14 landed on the moon, NASDAQ debuted as the country’s first electronic stock exchange, and Ray Tomlinson sent the world’s first ever email. In other words, the future arrived. And in a quiet North Dallas neighborhood, one intrepid architect got the memo and made a statement at 6956 Meadowbriar Ln.…