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Before You Sell: Which Home Updates Are Worth It and Which Aren’t

By Elaine Raffel | July 28, 2026 |

According to a 2025 Cost vs. Value Report, nine of the 10 best return on investment updates on the exterior. The biggest winner? A garage door replacement, with a whopping 268 percent return on investment.

Wake Up to the Skyline in This Luxe Museum Tower Residence

By Elaine Raffel | July 27, 2026 |

A private elevator opens directly into the newly listed Museum Tower Residence 704, where floor-to-ceiling windows draw your eye to the downtown skyline. Klyde Warren Park unfolds below, Dallas’ premier arts venues are at your doorstep, and Reunion Tower rises in the distance.

World Cup Delivered $26M Lift to D-FW Short-Term Rental Market

By Charles Grand | July 27, 2026 |

Now that the World Cup is behind us, we’re starting to get a sense of the economic impact. And on the short-term rental front, D-FW saw a significant increase in activity, with the Metroplex ranking second nationally for demand growth and third for revenue growth. Spending on STRs reached $93.3 million in D-FW between June…

Italianate Highland Park Mansion on Beverly Drive Abounds With Provenance

By Karen Eubank | July 27, 2026 |

If you are looking for a luxury home in the Dallas area, one of the first names you will hear is Beverly Drive. There are a lot of lovely streets, but this one is as good as it gets, and that is by design. When John Armstrong, considered the father of Highland Park, was developing…

Southern Colonial Estate on Arlington’s Most Coveted Street Feels Worlds Away

By Daniel Lalley | July 26, 2026 |

Those familiar with North Texas neighborhoods will tell you Indian Trail in Arlington is a very special street. Adjacent to Jake Langston Park and intertwined with Rush Creek, this scenic stretch presents a unique opportunity. While it feels worlds away, it’s just minutes from the conveniences of Arlington and Fort Worth. Beset with mature trees,…

Mayor Johnson Calls for Leaner Dallas Government as Budget Pressures Mount

By Charles Grand | July 26, 2026 |

Mayor Eric Johnson outlined his budget priorities on Friday ahead of a critical stretch of weeks in which officials will have to make some hard choices to overcome a significant revenue gap for FY 2026-2027. In a memo to City Manager Kimberly Tolbert, Johnson argued that Dallas should focus on providing essential services and resist…