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Champ D’Or is no Longer. It’s Olana, a Wedding Venue, and Soon, Even More…

By Candy Evans | June 19, 2019 |

The largest, and some might say most famous, estate in North Texas once known as Champ D’Or is officially now a wedding and events venue called Olana. Yes, brides are now getting dressed in that master closet fashioned after the Chanel boutique in Paris. And after Tuesday night’s town hall meeting in Hickory Creek, that…

Calling Empty Nesters: This Park Cities Lock & Leave is Your Easy-Peasy Windsor Castle

By Candy Evans | June 19, 2019 |

Great lock and leave castle on Windsor in Highland Park can be your dream leave-it castle!

Alex Prins Takes Pride in Industry With Gay Real Estate Professional Network

By Nikki Barringer | June 18, 2019 |

A few months ago, Alex Prins of Coldwell Banker Lakewood attended Global Luxury training at JW Marriott in Austin. As three of the top trainers stepped on stage, each shared pictures of their families, husbands, and children. It was a tremendous moment for Prins because each of the presenters was gay. Fifteen years ago, Alex…

Feeling Blue? Aqua Drive Cottage Will Turn Frowns Upside Down

By Joanna England | June 18, 2019 |

A lot of Dallasites, especially the areas hardest hit by the freak storm last Sunday, have been a bit down in the mouth. The loss of so many majestic trees and the damage to so many homes and neighborhoods is a lot to bear. Need some cheering up? This adorable cottage in East Dallas should…

Title Tip: How Would You Like Your Money?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | June 18, 2019 |

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor When selling a property, everyone wants to collect a big check. Well, maybe not an actual paper check, but lots of money. If you’re getting funds from the sale of your house, there are a couple of ways to collect your money from the title company when it closes. Just…

Writer Paula Bosse Wins Preservation Dallas Award

By Deb R. Brimer | June 18, 2019 |

Writer Paula Bosse and her social media brainchild, Flashback: Dallas, are 2019 recipients of the Preservation Education Award, which was presented by Preservation Dallas at its 20th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards. No one is more deserving of this recognition. As a lifelong Dallas resident and history junkie, Bosse brilliantly developed her own eclectic brand for…