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Modern Updates Add Glamor to This Ridglea Midcentury Ranch

By Eric Prokesh | January 14, 2022 |

Ridglea is young, happening, and hotter than ever. The median age of homeowners is 36. Compare that to 60 for Westover. What’s the draw? Ridglea has a rich inventory of increasingly popular Midcentury ranch-style houses on large lots with mature trees —often with hilltop siting. I hesitate to use the word ” inventory” with 13…

December 2021 Figures Show Surging Prices Amidst Continued Inventory Issues in North Texas

By CandysDirt | January 14, 2022 |

From Staff Reports For those that are hopeful that our inventory woes are behind us in 2022, the most recent report from the MetroTex Association of Realtors is a reality check. “Sales prices probably aren’t going to come down drastically in 2022 but they could begin to flatten out”, said 2022 MetroTex President Taylor Walcik.…

Former Centrum Resident And Convicted Murderer Robert Durst Has Died

By Candy Evans | January 13, 2022 |

Robert Durst, a wealthy New York real estate heir who was convicted last year of murdering his best friend, Susan Berman, and suspected in several other deaths, including that of his first wife, died in Los Angeles earlier this week. He was 78 and worth an estimated $100 million. He was the son of New…

Fort Worth ISD Counts Kent Scribner Among Losses as North Texas Superintendents Leave Posts

By Joanna England | January 13, 2022 |

More and more superintendents are leaving North Texas districts, with Fort Worth ISD’s Kent Scribner being counted among the latest. Just yesterday Dallas ISD’s Michael Hinojosa confirmed he would be resigning despite recently agreeing to a contract that kept him in place until 2024. And weeks ago Richardson ISD superintendent Jeannie Stone announced her resignation.…

This University Park Gem Hit The Market And Sold With a Bang to Cap Off 2021

By Candy Evans | January 13, 2022 |

In many ways, Dallas real estate has never been more exciting, especially with bidding wars aplenty and buyers always keeping their eyes peeled for that perfect listing. And this home at 3616 Haynie Avenue in University Park caused a flurry of activity when it was listed toward the end of 2021. Hitting the market in…

Eat, Drink, And Enjoy The History of North Texas’ Finest Establishments at The Legacies Conference

By Karen Eubank | January 13, 2022 |

The 23rd Annual Legacies Dallas History Conference takes a light-hearted turn this year by featuring what our city has become known for — great places to eat and drink!   The Legacies Dallas History Conference is a spin-off of the bi-annual publication “Legacies: a History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas,” started by Dr. Michael…