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There are few truly historical homes in Dallas, but those we do have are more than spectacular. From 10 Nonesuch Road, the 1936 international modern-style palace first designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, to the mansions of Swiss Avenue, historical homes are dotted throughout the city and become even more significant when they are lovingly preserved.…
Do you know a Texas Realtor Association Executive who exudes the qualities of excellence, service to members, personal and professional accomplishments, and an eye toward achievement? Then you should nominate them for the Tom D. Morton Memorial Award. Morton was the executive vice president of the Houston Association of Realtors for 20 years. During his…
From Staff Reports With the most festive time of year upon us now, homeowners around the country are beginning to decorate their homes for the holidays. Though new data from Opendoor shows that 40 percent of people across America start decorating after Thanksgiving, and 42 percent of people in Texas actually finish their decorating ahead…
By Jay FirschingSenior Associate and Historic Preservation Specialist, Architexas Last year the DalPark Garage in the heart of downtown Dallas was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Yes, for architecture and history nerds, even garages can be cool, and Dallas’ history includes some pretty great examples. The oldest still standing is the five-story…
This story has all the makings of a blockbuster: Money. Celebrity. Intrigue. Duplicity. And here’s the clincher: The protagonist is a German Shepherd named Gunther III. Turns out, the aforementioned pooch inherited some $80 million from its beloved owner, countess Karlotta Liebenstein back in 1992. Over the past three decades, Gunther and his heirs have…
Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” This time of year, it’s important to reflect on the things for which you are thankful. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, every homeowner (well, almost…
