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If you’re not familiar with Kessler Woods, you should take a drive through one of Dallas’ most architecturally significant neighborhoods. Not only will you see some beautifully unique homes, but the neighborhood itself is a wonder of mature trees, winding streets, and creeks. And the homes here are wonderfully built into the landscape. This week’s…
When the FIFA World Cup’s first matches kick off in June 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, millions of visitors will descend on the Metroplex looking for lodging during the two-month event. With an estimated regional economic impact in the billions, the Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance (DSTRA) has organized free classes this week to educate…
Cranes are rising on Henderson Avenue as Dallas’ long-anticipated mixed-use redevelopment hits a visible milestone. One year after breaking ground, the Dallas-based development firm Ignite-Rebees has started vertical construction on the 161,000-square-foot project in East Dallas. Henderson Avenue’s redevelopment spans a quarter-mile stretch and will include ten architecturally distinct buildings, 75,000 square feet of retail,…
It is natural to want to emulate something we really like. A perfect example is Elvis Presley’s Graceland. During my tenure, I have written about three separate homes that have been decorated to look like Graceland. I am sure I will write about three other homes that were decorated like Graceland before I retire. Without…
When Candy had a scheduling conflict for Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s annual chili cook-off, I jumped in as the guest celebrity judge — and got an up-close look at the brokerage’s office digs. As a chili fanatic, I take these duties very seriously, and I was ready to give it my all. Angela Thornhill, VP of…
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history might soon be winding down, and while a lot of attention has rightfully been focused on lapses in SNAP benefits and air traffic control staffing, a real estate dimension has been quietly flying under the radar: flood insurance. Several decades ago, the private market wasn’t offering much in…
