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Site of Preston Place Condos Razed by Fire Finally Sells to Houston Developer

By Candy Evans | January 20, 2022 |

The nearly two-acre property at Preston and Northwest Highway in the multi-family enclave known as “Behind the Pink Wall,” has finally sold. The property has changed hands almost five years after the tragic fire that decimated Preston Place Condominiums, killed one resident, and left owners homeless while still making payments. All that remained of the…

Lubbock’s Most Interesting House May Soon Be an Airbnb

By Mary Cate Long | January 20, 2022 |

Lubbock, Texas, was the unlikely scene where one man spent over nearly 35 years creating a house that was intended far more to be sculpture than livable. Robert Bruno built the entire thing himself out of Corten steel.  The house is all organic shape and rusty, red metal, defying gravity on four comparatively thin legs.…

With Forest Forward, New Life Comes to a Legendary Stage in South Dallas

By Karen Eubank | January 20, 2022 |

“South Dallas is back, baby!” I wish I could take credit for that quote, but they are the words of South Dallas resident Donald Payton. He was speaking about the restoration of the Forest Theater on the brilliant video produced for the non-profit, Forest Forward. His excitement is contagious. There is nothing more impressive than…

Let It Go! An Ode to Starting Fresh And Free of Clutter in 2022

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | January 20, 2022 |

By Holly HaberSpecial Contributor Decades ago I saw a photography book that depicted families of different nations in front of their homes along with every single item that had been inside in their residences. A Nepalese trio stood with a few baskets. A family in Tokyo had all their belongings arranged neatly on the sidewalk…

Home Buying Stress is Increasing, New Survey Suggests

By Daniel Lalley | January 20, 2022 |

With the current inventory situation and the number of homes that are flying off the market as fast as Realtors can list them, is it any wonder that buyers are a little frazzled? Spoiler alert: They really, really are. (Also: Hang in there, guys!) HomeAdvisor published a survey with some eye-opening stats on the state…

A California Splurge vs. Steal in The Hills of Ventura

By CandysDirt | January 20, 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…