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Hotels Claim Victory As Honolulu Limits Vacation Rentals

By Jon Anderson | July 6, 2019 |

Hawaii has had a complicated relationship with the short-term vacation rental market. Back before Silicon Valley got its claws into the process, these types of arrangements were called B&Bs (bed and breakfasts). Stereotypically, older ladies with a penchant for macramé would rent rooms and provide a meal or two – hence the name. In recent…

Completely Renovated Midcentury Cottage Near Downtown Garland

By Bethany Erickson | July 6, 2019 |

When we look for that magical turnkey home in the $100,000 to $199,999 price point for the Weekend One Hundred, sometimes it’s like searching for a unicorn. But today’s property is not only turnkey, it’s close to downtown Garland in the established neighborhood of Park Groves. Yes, this Midcentury Cottage is a three-bedroom, one bath,…

Boats and Ohs: Adorable Houseboat in Seattle Up For Grabs

By CandysDirt | July 6, 2019 |

Summertime, and the Car Is Heating

By Bethany Erickson | July 5, 2019 |

From staff reports As the mercury climbs, one thing’s for certain: Summertime, and the car is heating — in the interior, specifically. In fact, temperatures can rise to levels as high as 172 degrees, Expedia subsidiary CarRentals.com said in a recent report. And it doesn’t take long for the heat inside a parked vehicle to get to…

From Cookie Cutter to Custom, Dwell Partners’ Newest Listing Has All The Tips

By Amy Puchaty | July 5, 2019 |

In a suburban market chock full of new build spec homes, Dwell Partners’ newest listing in Old Town Coppell goes to show how a blank slate can be transformed into something truly stylish and unique!  “Our seller, Sarah Shojaian with Sho Interiors, is a mover and shaker within the DFW interior design community and beyond,” says…

Dallas Builders Association Member Spotlight: Susan Newell Custom Homes

By Joanna England | July 5, 2019 |

Susan Newell Custom Homes has been bringing iconic luxury to Dallas’ best neighborhoods for 28 years. Considering her incredible taste and impeccable work, we hope to see Newell doing business for at least 28 more years. Her style adds the kind of character to North Texas’ stable of luxury homes that we’re constantly amazed and…