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Would You Tear Down Old Red? Officials Should Heed City Hall Parallels

By Karen Eubank | July 26, 2026 |

In a few days, the Dallas City Council will be back from summer break. If you listen to the rumors (and we do!), they are fully expected to start deserting City Hall. It would be helpful to read some history so we learn from it and don’t repeat it. This is not our first rodeo…

This Elevated East Kessler Home Is Ready for Your Art Collection

By CandysDirt | July 25, 2026 |

If Midcentury Modern design had a high-style soulmate, 1624 Eastus Dr. would be it. Perched high above the street on a picturesque 0.75-acre lot, this East Kessler stunner somehow manages to elevate everything around it as well. You’ll instantly notice the crisp Level 4 drywall finish when you step inside, offering a sleek, gallery-grade backdrop…

A Funky Little Forest Hills Contemporary With All the Right Angles

By Karen Eubank | July 25, 2026 |

Some builders get it. They understand the neighborhood and build according to the vibe. Little Forest Hills was given its funky moniker when it began to draw an influx of artists in the 1980s and 1990s. It was not unusual to see a yard outlined in bowling balls or fenced with colorful slag glass. Today, you…

Taking a Vacation? Don’t Come Home to a Home Repair Disaster

By Brenda Masse | July 25, 2026 |

If you’re like me, when you go on vacation, there’s always a small part of you that suspects that you’ll return to find that your home has been vaporized in an alien attack or slipped off the side of a cliff. My family just returned from a lovely vacation, and while nothing dramatic happened in…

Concierge Auctions Is Taking Bids on the Lacertes’ $29.9M Highland Park Tudor

By Karen Eubank | July 24, 2026 |

Bidding is underway on Lary and Joyce Lacerte’s Highland Park Tudor, and the estate’s path to the auction block raises a larger question: Why would the owners of an extraordinary luxury property choose an auction over a traditional sale? I spoke Monday with Hannah Serwatka, Vice President of Business Development at Concierge Auctions, to find…

This Brand-New L Streets Home Is Anything But Builder Grade

By Daniel Lalley | July 24, 2026 |

At the north end of Lake Highlands, the L Streets is one of Dallas’s most desirable districts. Composed of mature lots and eclectic architecture, it’s become a prime destination for new construction. In recent years, its quaint tree-lined avenues have embraced a new generation of homes and residents. However, what’s most impressive is how this…