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A Preston Royal Home Built to Weather the Storm

By Shelby Skrhak | January 13, 2021 |

High wind-rated doors, three-fourth inch reinforced stucco, and steel-doored safe rooms are not features we’d typically point out while writing about a beautiful new $2.375 million home in North Dallas. But mention that it’s located in Preston Royal and a proverbial light bulb goes off. These heavy-duty features make perfect sense for potential buyers who…

Test Your Inspection Skills: What’s Wrong WIth This Picture?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | January 13, 2021 |

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.” As a homeowner, it’s a good idea to hone your observation skills around your house so that when problems arise, they don’t go unnoticed. Sometimes things…

Baton Rouge Time Capsule For MidCentury Modern Lovers

By Adlene Neely Dealey | January 13, 2021 |

So, let’s face it — I’ve shown you some really weird stuff in the past few weeks, but today I’m going to redeem myself by showing you a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Midcentury Modern that is pretty much a perfect time capsule. There are a few things I might change, but all in all, this house…

Dallas Street Racing Accelerates, Hits Preston Center With a Bang

By Candy Evans | January 12, 2021 |

Heather Conover, a registered nurse and former cop who hails from a strong family law enforcement background, lives in the Park Cities. Her home is on the market. She and her family plan to move out of the area often referred to as “The Bubble” because of rising crime and street racing, which has reached…

W. Morphy Townhomes Fills Void in Market as Near Southside Grows Denser

By Seth Fowler | January 12, 2021 |

You want numbers? Here are some numbers. The 1,400-acre mixed-use district just south of downtown Fort Worth and north of the historic neighborhood of Fairmount, known as the Near Southside, is growing! No, not in overall size, but with people who want to enjoy the urban live/work/play lifestyle that is becoming so popular in Fort…

Lakewood for Under $1.5M? Vanderbilt Beauty Snapped Up in 4 Days

By Shelby Skrhak | January 12, 2021 |

I could tell you the Dallas real estate market is hot, but if you’ve been paying attention, you already know that. This week’s Inwood Home of the Week sponsored by Inwood National Bank is a beautiful 2006-built Mediterranean on one of the best blocks in Lakewood, and it’s a beauty that went under contract in…