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First Look: Emerald Bay at Cedar Creek Lake Hosts Launch Celebration

By Shelby Skrhak | October 6, 2025 |

Lake buyers eyeing the new Emerald Bay at Cedar Creek Lake can finally experience it firsthand this Friday, Oct. 10, at the development’s first on-site celebration. Emerald Bay will host the launch party at its gated lakefront community, complete with food trucks, drinks, and guided lot tours. Developed by 821 Investments and led by North Texas developer…

City Hall Roundup: Downtown’s Destination Status on Shaky Ground

By Charles Grand | October 6, 2025 |

Holy cow, Dallas City Hall needs to get a handle on downtown before there’s nothing generating revenue but apartment units. That was admittedly dramatic, but it seems like one potential relocation after another lately. Whatever the reasons, mainstays of the neighborhood are looking for alternatives, and this should concern officials. Here’s the latest on the…

This New Classical at $22.995 Millon Is Now the Most Expensive New Home in Texas

By Karen Eubank | October 6, 2025 |

For those of you who did not have to suffer through Latin classes, a magnum opus means a great work. This Preston Hollow New Classical residence is definitely a great work. The one-acre estate hits the market today courtesy of Compass Realtor Jonathan Rosen, and it sets a new standard for luxury in Dallas. I’ve…

A Design-Inspired Highland Park Transitional Mediterranean Goes From Spec to Spectacular

By Karen Eubank | October 6, 2025 |

Alex and Carolyn Madrinkian had just moved to Dallas when they spotted this beautiful Highland Park Transitional Mediterranean spec by Byers Custom Homes. Alex, who has always had an eye for design, was keen to customize it. He took it from spec to spectacular! “I had a vision for the house,” Alex said. “We had…

Heritage Oak Cliff Home Tour: Explore the Award-Winning Restoration of 320 E. 5th Street

By CandysDirt | October 6, 2025 |

The 2025 Heritage Oak Cliff Fall Home Tour is set to kick off Oct. 25 and 26, and CandysDirt.com is proud to be the tour’s media sponsor. Whet your appetite for the impressive homes on this year’s tour with these profiles and learn about the history that makes each of these homes so significant: Tucked behind…

Gorgeous Views, Grand Architecture, and Glass Construction Define the Finest Eagle Mountain Lake Escape

By Daniel Lalley | October 5, 2025 |

Known as “the best lake in North Texas since 1934,” Eagle Mountain Lake is a premier destination for exciting recreation and elevated relaxation. Spanning 8,694 acres, this oasis not only offers the most beautiful views in Tarrant County, but it also boasts some of the best architecture in Texas. Along the shoreline, areas like Harbour…