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Oak Lawn Committee To See Caven-Ablon’s Vision for Cedar Springs Strip – There’s A Better Way

By Jon Anderson | November 30, 2020 |

Beyond the academic arguments of how historically gay neighborhoods are changing and specifically how Oak Lawn’s gay epicenter will evolve, there are the buildings themselves. Tuesday night, Mike Ablon and Caven Enterprises will present to the Oak Lawn Committee. Honestly, the renderings and numbers that’ll be shown (and have been presented elsewhere) offer little to…

Twice as Many Home Loans Were VA-backed in Dallas-Fort Worth Area

By Tommy Cummings | November 30, 2020 |

The VA backed 1.2 million loans in 2020 than it did in the previous fiscal years combined and the most in the 76-year-old benefit program. It was the ninth consecutive year that VA purchase loans increased year-over-year.

Why the Lake Forest Community is So Hot!

By Karen Eubank | November 30, 2020 |

Lake Forest is just about the hottest neighborhood in Dallas right now. Gated communities, in general, have always held a certain appeal. However, now that the definition of what constitutes safe and private has evolved, these communities have become the neighborhoods of choice for the luxury buyer, particularly when they are 17 minutes from the…

Fire at 21 Turtle Creek Friday Evening Confined to One Unit

By Candy Evans | November 29, 2020 |

A fire broke out Friday evening at the building locally referred to as “21 Turtle Creek,” which is actually located at 3883 Turtle Creek. The condo building experienced a minor fire on the eighth floor the day after Thanksgiving. The building was evacuated at 5:30 p.m. Friday for a few hours due to intense smoke…

Oohs And Aahs Abound At These Oak Lawn Area Finds

By Amy Puchaty | November 29, 2020 |

Prepare to ogle these Oak Lawn area gems. Whether you’re on the hunt for a magnificent modern or timeless traditional, we have a home for you. In fact, our Oak Lawn picks are ideally located, offer gorgeous interiors, and will suit a variety of buyers. Take a look and see for yourself in our latest Splurge…

How To Keep Your Dog From Destroying Your Home? Behaviorist Brad Bevill Answers

By Elaine Raffel | November 29, 2020 |

The idea for this column was a direct request from Candy’s Dirt founder and publisher Candy Evans. Since the arrival of her new Golden Doodle, Butter Belle, she’s got more questions than answers when it comes to raising a high-energy, insatiably curious pup.