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For Livibility and Lifestyle, Look No Further Than This L Streets Classic

By Daniel Lalley | November 7, 2025 |

The L Streets in Lake Highlands is one of those special neighborhoods that feel like family. In this northeast Dallas enclave near Northwest Highway and Ferndale, homes here provide excellent schools as part of the Richardson ISD, walkability among canopies of mature trees, and amazing value. These smaller midcentury homes are impeccably kept, and their…

Dallas Racks Up New Units Through Office Conversions

By Charles Grand | November 7, 2025 |

Dallas is cementing its place among the top U.S. cities embracing adaptive reuse, logging the second-highest number of units delivered through office-to-apartment conversion in 2024 and placing fourth overall for conversions generally. According to a recent analysis by RentCafe, Dallas transformed old office space into 584 units, just four units shy of Manhattan, New York,…

Renovated Arlington Heights Craftsman Refined and Ready for Modern Life

By Joy Donovan | November 7, 2025 |

There’s something about an older home. The charm. The character. The history. Then there’s the appeal of an established neighborhood. Mature trees. Walkable streets. Access to businesses. That sense of community is another thing that newer developments sometimes lack. But on the flip side…what unknown mysteries might reveal themselves. Here’s the List The list of…

John Cullen Lighting: 5 Things to Know About Choosing LED Lighting for Your Home

By CandysDirt | November 7, 2025 |

Today’s expert insight comes from our friends at John Cullen Lighting, who know a thing or two about how good lighting design can completely change the feel of a home. LEDs have been the buzzword in lighting for years — and for good reason. They’re energy-efficient, long-lasting, and can completely transform the atmosphere of your…

Find Nirvana on Northaven in This Modern Masterpiece

By CandysDirt | November 6, 2025 |

Imagine the perfect home. One that combines craftsmanship, location, design, and an outdoor oasis that’s the envy of all your friends and neighbors. Welcome to 7149 Northaven Rd. Let’s start on the inside. When you step through the glazed glass front door of this Northaven home, you’re immediately enveloped in a cozy and ethereal light…

McKinney Estate With Show-Stopping Car Showroom Sells Before Friday Auction

By Shelby Skrhak | November 6, 2025 |

Turns out, the McKinney estate we’ve been telling you about — the one with a 6,200-square-foot car showroom that stole the spotlight — didn’t even make it to auction day. The luxury property at 2115 Paradise Ranch Trail went under contract on Nov. 4, just three days before its scheduled no-reserve auction with Alicia Chmielewski…