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City Hall Roundup: Downtown’s Destination Status on Shaky Ground

By Charles Grand | October 6, 2025 |

Holy cow, Dallas City Hall needs to get a handle on downtown before there’s nothing generating revenue but apartment units. That was admittedly dramatic, but it seems like one potential relocation after another lately. Whatever the reasons, mainstays of the neighborhood are looking for alternatives, and this should concern officials. Here’s the latest on the…

This New Classical at $22.995 Millon Is Now the Most Expensive New Home in Texas

By Karen Eubank | October 6, 2025 |

For those of you who did not have to suffer through Latin classes, a magnum opus means a great work. This Preston Hollow New Classical residence is definitely a great work. The one-acre estate hits the market today courtesy of Compass Realtor Jonathan Rosen, and it sets a new standard for luxury in Dallas. I’ve…

A Design-Inspired Highland Park Transitional Mediterranean Goes From Spec to Spectacular

By Karen Eubank | October 6, 2025 |

Alex and Carolyn Madrinkian had just moved to Dallas when they spotted this beautiful Highland Park Transitional Mediterranean spec by Byers Custom Homes. Alex, who has always had an eye for design, was keen to customize it. He took it from spec to spectacular! “I had a vision for the house,” Alex said. “We had…

Heritage Oak Cliff Home Tour: Explore the Award-Winning Restoration of 320 E. 5th Street

By CandysDirt | October 6, 2025 |

The 2025 Heritage Oak Cliff Fall Home Tour is set to kick off Oct. 25 and 26, and CandysDirt.com is proud to be the tour’s media sponsor. Whet your appetite for the impressive homes on this year’s tour with these profiles and learn about the history that makes each of these homes so significant: Tucked behind…

Gorgeous Views, Grand Architecture, and Glass Construction Define the Finest Eagle Mountain Lake Escape

By Daniel Lalley | October 5, 2025 |

Known as “the best lake in North Texas since 1934,” Eagle Mountain Lake is a premier destination for exciting recreation and elevated relaxation. Spanning 8,694 acres, this oasis not only offers the most beautiful views in Tarrant County, but it also boasts some of the best architecture in Texas. Along the shoreline, areas like Harbour…

Don’t Call It Quaint, This Luxe Lakewood Craftsman Shatters Suburban Standards

By Daniel Lalley | October 5, 2025 |

Classic Craftsman architecture is synonymous with quaint suburban settings, white picket fences, and essential American aesthetics. When we imagine this movement, next-level luxury isn’t always at the top of the list. However, in a state where everything is bigger and builders are always looking to go bolder, all styles are subject to grandeur. Want a…