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Five Uptown High-Rises Proposed to Oak Lawn Committee: Part 1

By Jon Anderson | August 7, 2019 |

After a couple of months where a single project was proposed to the Oak Lawn Committee, last night saw scads of new high-rises within blocks of each other in Uptown. The fifth high-rise postponed their presentation, but we’ll see it soon enough (and perhaps a sixth). The four shown comprise two separate projects abutting each…

NRA Attempt to Buy Vaquero Manse Uncovered in New York Inquiry

By Candy Evans | August 7, 2019 |

Lobbyist group reportedly tried to buy a Vaquero mansion for President Wayne LaPierre’s use. Vaquero is a tony, gated community in Westlake. New York inquiry is part of an investigation into NRA nonprofit status. North Texas real estate is a hot topic of conversation in the National Rifle Association’s growing legal woes, including the current…

Modern Townhome in Turtle Creek Offers Excellent Entertaining

By Joanna England | August 7, 2019 |

If you want to buy a home in the Turtle Creek area, you have a few options. You can choose a high-rise unit, a low-rise unit, or the typical alternative — the three- to four-story townhome. While we like the privacy of townhome options in the Turtle Creek corridor, we have to say that our…

When Life Hands You Fiery Lemons, Make Fiery Lemonade

By Bethany Erickson | August 7, 2019 |

So, say you have this listing, and it’s been pretty much destroyed in a fiery disaster at some point. And say you have access to a picture from the day it caught fire. And say you know the value of the property is in the land.  Now, some might just list the property with say,…

Call This Bob Bobbitt-Built Castle in Frisco’s Elite Starwood Home

By Shelby Skrhak | August 7, 2019 |

Bob Bobbitt has a knack for building opulent European-inspired homes and this stunning castle home at 5065 Monterey Drive in Frisco’s exclusive Starwood is no exception. Andrea Trimble of JP and Associates has listed this 6,838-square-foot, five-bedroom estate for $2.1 million. Pull into the gated Porte Cochere and walk in to find luxury finishes, a great…

Starting Sept. 1, HB 2439 Will Provide Choice, Diversity in Housing

By CandysDirt | August 7, 2019 |

Staff Reports Area homebuyers grappling with affordability challenges and lack of diversity in housing choices will soon see significant relief thanks to the Texas Legislature. HB 2439, which passed by overwhelming majorities in the House (133 to 9) and Senate (26 to 5), was signed into law by the governor and becomes effective on Sept.…