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Businessman and Sports Real Estate Visionary Tom Hicks Dies at 79

By Charles Grand | December 8, 2025 |

Prominent Dallas-based investor and former sports franchise owner Thomas O. Hicks died on Saturday at the age of 79, leaving a storied legacy steeped in D-FW’s real estate and business scene. A master of the leveraged buyout, Hicks got his start in corporate lending before embarking on a successful career in private equity. He made…

Design Ingenuity Transforms a Historic Kessler Park Prairie

By Karen Eubank | December 8, 2025 |

This Kessler Park Prairie is an excellent example of how Oak Cliff is becoming a mecca for beautifully designed homes. When you combine the topography, the historic homes, and the fact that Oak Cliff has become one of the coolest areas of Dallas, it’s no wonder it attracts architects, artists, and interior designers. I was…

This Holiday Season, Gift Yourself the Ultimate Golf Home

By Daniel Lalley | December 7, 2025 |

After Bryson DeChambeau set the internet ablaze by hitting a hole-in-one over his Grapevine mansion, North Texas earned a reputation for its sport-centric real estate. Home to Dude Perfect and a plethora of PGA pros like Jordan Spieth and Scottie Scheffler, this might be the mecca for modern golf pads. We’ve certainly seen our share…

City Hall Roundup: Wings Arena Design, Residential Nuisances, Fair Park Potential

By Charles Grand | December 7, 2025 |

Dallas City Hall is easing into the final stretch of the year, but the run-up to Christmas hasn’t slowed much in the way of project updates and important initiatives. Here’s some of what went down this past week. Dallas Memorial Auditorium’s New Look Apparently, the redevelopment of Dallas Memorial Auditorium is on track for delivery…

Online Interest in Dallas Apartments Spikes YoY in RentCafe Study

By Charles Grand | December 7, 2025 |

It would seem that a lot more people are interested in renting an apartment in Dallas compared to last year, at least according to RentCafe, which showed the Big D jumping up some 25 spots this past quarter in its latest ranking of U.S. cities based on online engagement. RentCafe’s Renter Engagement Tracker ranks the…

East Texas Holiday Magic: A Ranch Retreat Perfect for Family Gatherings

By CandysDirt | December 6, 2025 |

Listen up, holiday and nature lovers — this isn’t your typical home. It’s a winter wonderland ranch ready to become your family’s next tradition. Nestled on just under 53 acres of serene pastures with mature trees and three tranquil ponds, 403 Vz County Road 2301 in Canton offers a slice of resort-style living just a…