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Inside Eddie Maestri’s Contemporary Forest Hills Retreat

By Daniel Lalley | June 19, 2026 |

When the name Eddie Maestri is attached to a home, expectations tend to be high. Known for projects that range from boutique commercial spaces to distinctive residences, the Dallas architect has developed a reputation for creating homes that respond thoughtfully to their surroundings. A native of New Orleans, this master architect approaches every project with…

City Council to Reconsider Dallas Convention Center Design After Oak Cliff Blowback

By Charles Grand | June 19, 2026 |

Should Dallas preserve key connections between Oak Cliff and downtown, even if doing so tacks on roughly $600 million to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center redevelopment? That’s the question Dallas City Council will face next week. The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee recommended raising the height of the project last month after considerable uproar broke…

North Texas Growth Is Slowing, But Housing Pressures Aren’t

By Joy Donovan | June 19, 2026 |

House hunters, apartment seekers and highway warriors know well how popular North Texas has become these days. North Texas continues to add residents at a remarkable pace — making Dallas the ninth largest and Fort Worth the 10th largest cities in the U.S. — but the growth that has defined the region for decades is…

A Designer Reimagined This Disney Streets Gem From the Studs Up

By CandysDirt | June 18, 2026 |

In a Dallas neighborhood known for its character-filled homes and oversized lots, this Fantasia Lane home listed by Susie Thompson of Allie Beth Allman & Associates writes its own story. Located on a picturesque corner lot in Dallas’ coveted Disney Streets, this designer-owned residence has been completely transformed from top to bottom, blending timeless architecture…

Officials Authorize Due Diligence on Potential Dallas City Hall Relocation Sites

By Charles Grand | June 18, 2026 |

Another special meeting of the Dallas City Council pushed the ball forward on the relocation front Wednesday, approving up to $3 million for due diligence on potential alternative sites for City Hall and emergency dispatch operations. Council members authorized City Manager Kimberly Tolbert to negotiate pre-acquisition agreements and perform further analysis on up to four…

Father’s Day: The House That Paul Moss Built

By Elaine Raffel | June 18, 2026 |

Most builders spend their careers creating homes for other families. This Father’s Day, Paul Moss is celebrating one he built himself.