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Title Tip: When is a Foot Not a Foot? U.S. to Change Official Measurement

By Lydia Blair | April 21, 2020 |

Not all surveyors have two right feet. But some do. For more than 100 years, there have been two different survey definitions of the 12-inch measurement known as a foot. But change has been afoot for some time for the official measurements used by U.S. surveyors. Many land surveyors use the widely accepted International Foot…

Find a Texas Hill Country Vibe in Covered Bridge Canyon

By Seth Fowler | April 21, 2020 |

Rolling hills, large trees, babbling creeks, scenic views … this isn’t the Texas Hill Country, this is Covered Bridge Canyon just west of Fort Worth. Ashton Theiss of The Ashton Agency has a new listing located just minutes from downtown Fort Worth yet, feels like miles away. Situated on 1.5 acres, the home of 3,830…

Penthouse Proceed: Work Restarts As State Clarifies Essential Service

By Jon Anderson | April 20, 2020 |

Last week you read about the Penthouse Pause, where construction on my high-rise flip-and-live project had been halted due to COVID-19. That column was written over a week ago (I write most columns on weekends) and things changed during that ensuing week. We all know COVID-19 has forced daily changes to how the world operates…

5 Shows to Add to Your Shelter-in-Place Work Week Watch List

By Elaine Raffel | April 20, 2020 |

These five bingeable design-centric series let you mix business with pleasure during yet another shelter-in-place work week.

Construction Underway for The Metairie by Hawkins-Welwood

By Shelby Skrhak | April 20, 2020 |

Construction is underway for Southlake’s newest premium neighborhood, The Metairie by Hawkins-Welwood. The 29-acre luxury development will be located at White Chapel Blvd. and Dove Road in north Southlake, prime real estate where home values are some of the highest in DFW and the school district is among the best in the country. The Metairie…

A Magnificent Preston Hollow French Country Estate

By Karen Eubank | April 20, 2020 |

There is nowhere else in the world like Texas. I love our no-holds-barred attitude when it comes to luxury home construction. If you want detail, high-end finish out, and the perfect combination of luxury and comfort, I can’t think of a better home than this magnificent Prestons Hollow French country estate. Boots and Bling Think…