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City Hall Roundup: Rising Police Training Costs, ICE Offer, Mavericks Buzz

By Charles Grand | October 19, 2025 |

It’s been a week of big numbers and big questions at Dallas City Hall, some of which had to do with public safety. And, of course, there are the billions of dollars at stake tied to the Mavericks’ relocation plans. Here’s a bit on some of the headlines coming out of City Hall: Dallas Police…

Texas Real Estate Commissions Averaging 5.85%

By Charles Grand | October 19, 2025 |

Home valuations aren’t the only things that have been ticking up in Texas. Real estate agent commissions have also been on the rise. As previously reported by CandysDirt.com, agent commissions were clocked as the biggest regret by recent sellers surveyed by the cash-offer home selling platform Clever Offers. The survey was nationwide, but a subsequent…

Check In, Stay Forever at This 5-Star Preston Hollow Home That’s Open Today

By CandysDirt | October 18, 2025 |

When you’re booking a getaway, what kinds of things do you look for in a place to stay? Beautiful surroundings? Luxury amenities? Spa-worthy baths, private suites for everyone, and indoor-outdoor spaces that encourage — no, demand — ultimate relaxation? With 6522 Pemberton Dr., listed by Marti Voorheis, you don’t have to endlessly scroll through booking…

New Preston Center Project Aims to Tap Into ‘Flight-to-Quality’ Office Demand

By Charles Grand | October 18, 2025 |

A new mixed-use development is in the works in Preston Center, with high-end office, residential, and retail space slated for delivery in 2028. Plans for 8300 Douglas Ave. call for 12 floors totaling 300,000 square feet of Class AA office space and a 17-story residential tower with 147 luxury units, courtesy of Ramrock Real Estate…

A Serene Sanctuary Built by the Esteemed Jim Williams Lists in Coveted Caruth Homeplace

By CandysDirt | October 18, 2025 |

You may think you know all the best neighborhoods Dallas has to offer, but Caruth Homeplace is one of the city’s best-kept secrets. Lucky homeowners there enjoy a peaceful and tight-knit community, luxurious amenities courtesy of an exceptional homeowners association, and close proximity to all the high-end shops and restaurants of the Park Cities. There are…

The Most Glamorous Kessler Park Tudor You’ve Ever Seen

By Karen Eubank | October 18, 2025 |

As Kylie Kelce would say, “I’m not gonna lie.” You’ve never seen anything like this glamorous Kessler Park Tudor in Oak Cliff. It’s a unique blend of Hollywood glamour, intricate detail, and a touch of whimsy, making it a Tudor unlike any other. When Dale Miner and Winfield Moore found this 1927 historic home perched…