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Every year, I usually write a Thanksgiving column about something I’m thankful for, or, more specifically, since this is a column about home inspections, something I’m thankful is not happening to my home. However, something happened just this week to the family at Green Scene Home Inspections that gave us all pause and made us…
District 11 City Councilman Bill Roth took to NextDoor to announce good news for large parts of North Dallas and the entire city. Developers will break ground Friday morning on Premier at Dallas Midtown, located near the northwest corner of Dilbeck and Preston Road. It will be the first commercial mixed-use development on the site…
When Rhonda and Fraser Marcus moved back to Dallas in 2009, they wanted a family home in Preston Hollow, close to great schools. It had to flow well for entertaining adults as well as kids. “This one was the perfect style and in the best location,” Rhonda said. And it still is! I’ve always said you…
Whether they are seniors struggling to keep up with maintenance and property taxes or empty nesters with just too much room, homeowners in Dallas appear to be best positioned to downsize and net the most equity from the sale of their home. A recent study by StorageCafe looked at the possible financial gains of moving…
Some homes go out of style, some stand the test of time, and some actually improve with age. While those in the latter category are rare, they’re like gold in the real estate world. To achieve true timelessness, a few features must be apparent. Top among them are quality craftsmanship, compelling surroundings, and incredible architecture.…
In 1940, Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” ranked as the best-selling record ever, Winston Churchill became England’s prime minister, President Franklin Roosevelt was elected to his third term, and Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre opened. That opening 85 years ago on Nov. 21, 1940, as a state-of-the-art movie house will be celebrated today at the theater, located…
