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Converted Chapel Provides Surprisingly Modern Space Inside

By Bethany Erickson | February 3, 2019 |

This week’s historical shelter takes us to the village of North Lopham, Norfolk, England, where a Methodist chapel built in 1826 shows us that you can never, ever, judge a book by its cover. The former chapel that once contained three bays, is now an open floor plan sitting on a little more than a…

Go Ask ALICE: Who Can Afford The Basics In North Texas?

By CandysDirt | February 3, 2019 |

More than 40 percent of Texans are one even minor catastrophe away from being unable to afford even the most basic needs, the United Way’s report on asset limited, income constrained, employed (or, ALICE) households revealed last week. The most recent ALICE report looks at how many in each state and county lived below its…

Tampa Checks Off Much for a Budget-Friendly Retirement

By Bethany Erickson | February 2, 2019 |

Editor’s Note: Recently, MoneyWise revealed its list of the 40 most frugal and friendly places to retire. In a bid to provide an idea of what housing inventory is available in these cities and towns, we’re taking a look at listings in each of the cities on the list. Not everyone can spend $1 million or more…

Craftsman-Inspired Home in Little Forest Hills Is a Touchdown

By Shelby Skrhak | February 2, 2019 |

Before you settle in to watch the “big game” tomorrow, saunter over to an open house for this Craftsman-inspired new construction at 8815 Forest Hills Blvd. from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27. This four-bedroom, three-bath 3,221-square-foot home listed for $799,950 is tucked away on a quiet street in Little Forest Hills within walking distance to…

City Auctions 3.5 Acres on Forest Lane to Church, Sale Not Certain as Below Reserve

By Candy Evans | February 1, 2019 |

Update: Jennifer Gates’ office just sent the following statement: “Following yesterday’s Public Auction sale of the Forest/Nuestra ‘library land’, I want to provide an update to the community.  As you may recall from my previous communications, a minimum bid was set in Executive Session by the City Council. The minimum bid amount was based on…

We Don’t Know What’s Going On, But Here’s a Story About Jaime Resendez And Where He Lives

By Bethany Erickson | February 1, 2019 |

Pretty much immediately after former WFAA-reporter-cum-political-candidate Brett Shipp posted that it appeared Dallas ISD school board trustee Jaime Resendez didn’t live in his district, we started poking around, too. Probably just like everyone else. And the Dallas Morning News did a few stories. Shipp continuously tweets about it. And we continued to quietly try to…