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Artificial Turf War: Harold Leider Lists Reasons Why More People Should Go Green

By Joanna England | March 27, 2019 |

We’re big fans of artificial turf here at CandysDirt.com, as it’s a water-wise way to have a lawn without all of the seasonal maintenance of turfgrass. However, some homeowners associations have outlawed artificial turf despite its many benefits. One reader writes: I am an interior designer who worked on a residential project for about three…

Trendmaker Homes Gets a New Area Leader Because DFW Homebuilding is Hopping, Really

By Candy Evans | March 27, 2019 |

We don’t like to re-publish press releases here on CandysDirt.com, kind of goes against our grain of organic reporting. But this release caught my eye because it makes a significant statement about the strength of our home building market. Trendmaker Homes, a member of the TRI Pointe Group family of premium regional homebuilders, has named…

Enjoy the Cozy Character of This L Streets Ranch

By Joanna England | March 27, 2019 |

 There are so many great Northeast Dallas neighborhoods, that maybe the L Streets slipped off of your radar recently. However, this High Caliber Home of the Week presented by Lisa Peters of Caliber Home Loans is here to refresh your memory on why the L Streets is such a wonderful little enclave.  Full to the…

Lake Highlands Home Tour Features a Charming Storybook Cottage

By Karen Eubank | March 27, 2019 |

The Lake Highlands Home Tour is coming up on Saturday, and as a veteran of home tours, I can tell you this one is a must not miss. Here is a sneak peek at a storybook cottage you’ll never forget. Emily Hewett has been an interior designer for 17 years. As the owner of A…

Explore the Raw Historic Appeal of Kings Highway

By Deb R. Brimer | March 27, 2019 |

Diversity is more than a buzz word in the Kings Highway neighborhood of North Oak Cliff. It’s a way of life that describes the people, the architecture, the vibe, and more than a century of cohesive imagination. The early days of Kings Highway are reminiscent of a teenager trying to find himself. As the neighborhood…

What Can You Get for $1M in San Francisco, the WTF Edition

By Bethany Erickson | March 27, 2019 |

It’s no secret that San Francisco’s housing market is one of the most expensive in the nation. One might even say that it’s very much the kind of market where you take what you get, and you don’t throw a fit — unless, of course, you’re stupidly stinking rich. Then fit away, I suppose.