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Can’t Wait for the Next Season of Stranger Things? These Weird Home Inspection Finds Will Tide You Over

By Brenda Masse | August 2, 2025 |

As a home inspector, sometimes you’ll encounter a house or even just a room that is just … strange. Now, if you’re not familiar with the show Stranger Things on Netflix, it’s a science fiction series set in the 1980’s — basically, if Stephen King and Steven Spielberg had a baby, it would be their…

Jump on This Stylish Starter in the Heart of Hollywood Heights Santa Monica

By Daniel Lalley | August 1, 2025 |

One of Dallas’ first conservation districts, Hollywood/Santa Monica is a coveted location for countless reasons. Nestled next to White Rock Lake, this historic enclave features access to all the attractions that make East Dallas so appealing. Whether you’re into the outdoors or simply love to shop, there are so many local amenities that you never…

‘Retail Follows Rooftops’ as D-FW Sees a Healthy Surge in Construction and Demand

By Charles Grand | August 1, 2025 |

Retail construction is surging in North Texas, lending truth to the old real estate adage that retail follows rooftops. CRE firm Partners Real Estate recently published its quarterly market report on the retail sector in D-FW, and the Metroplex saw a hell of a bump in Q2 in terms of square footage delivered and its…

A Design Dream Team Collaborates on the Rivercrest Home Everybody’s Whispering About

By Eric Prokesh | August 1, 2025 |

Whispering, yes because this property is so under the radar that it isn’t even on MLS. We all love an insider scoop so I was delighted to be let in on this Rivercrest gem with a pedigree at 1616 Carleton Avenue, run by some of my favorite people. Uber-talented designer Julie Hayes, husband Jay, and…

This $500K Home Sits in One of Fort Worth’s Hottest ZIP Codes

By Joy Donovan | August 1, 2025 |

The ZIP code 76177 is a pretty strong magnet these days. Highly rated schools, easy access to major thoroughfares, and a reasonable price tag bring home buyers to the booming 76177 ZIP code. It’s an area attracting home buyers, thanks to its mix of affordable new builds, top schools, and proximity to major employers. It’s…

This Historic Hollywood Heights Tudor Comes With a Pool and a Front-Row Seat to the Party

By Karen Eubank | July 31, 2025 |

What could be better than a beautifully updated historic Hollywood Heights Storybook Tudor? Well, it’s summer, so one with a pool is at the top of my list. We all know, when you buy a house, you don’t just buy a property — you buy into a neighborhood. I can tell you firsthand that it’s…