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City Hall Roundup: Community Survey, Deep Ellum Kiosks Launch, Beat the Heat

By Charles Grand | June 14, 2026 |

It’s been hectic this past week at Dallas City Hall, with a high-stakes meeting about the fate of historic 1500 Marilla St. understandably dominating local headlines and social media chatter. That wasn’t the only news, though. Here are some things you might’ve missed: Survey Says… Dallas’ latest annual Community Survey was recently released. The survey…

Ebby Halliday Companies Runs Up the Numbers in RealTrends Verified 2026

By CandysDirt | June 13, 2026 |

As Ebby Halliday Companies enters its ninth decade of serving North Texas (and more recently East Texas), the company’s commitment to excellence continues to shine through the achievements of its agents and teams. That dedication was once again recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, where EHC professionals earned distinction among the top-performing real estate…

City Hall Relocation Prep Work Is Back on the Agenda Wednesday

By Charles Grand | June 13, 2026 |

Council members are heading back to the horseshoe on Wednesday to consider authorizing City Manager Kimberly Tolbert to conduct advance work on relocating Dallas City Hall and its emergency dispatch operations. Mayor Eric Johnson requested the meeting Thursday evening, one day after the city council voted to shelve repair plans for the I.M. Pei-designed property…

This Preston Hollow Home Lives Like a One-Story With a Bonus Suite Upstairs

By Shelby Skrhak | June 13, 2026 |

Many buyers searching Preston Hollow want plenty of space; that’s one reason why people buy in this part of North Dallas. But not everyone wants a traditional two-story floor plan, and that’s one thing that makes 6822 Meadow Road noteworthy. The 4,231-square-foot home features a one-and-a-half-story layout, with the primary suite, office, main living areas,…

Signs Your Foundation Might Be in Trouble in North Texas

By Brenda Masse | June 13, 2026 |

The foundation is one part of the house that all North Texas homeowners know to be wary of. We know that some foundation movement is inevitable due to the nature of our soil. So any and all knowledge you can gain about your foundations, how it works, and signs that it might be in trouble…

A Reimagined West Highland Park French Modern You (and Your Pup) Will Love

By Karen Eubank | June 12, 2026 |

Reimagination is essential when it comes to our homes. The solution is never to raze, but to reimagine. I cannot think of a better example than this West Highland Park French Modern. While many of us may not possess a natural talent for reimagination, we are fortunate to have visionary designers in Dallas, such as…