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Collin, Navarro, and Dallas-Area Realtor Associations to Merge if Approved July 23

By Shelby Skrhak | July 14, 2025 |

Three North Texas Realtor associations — including a late addition — could soon unite under one name. The MetroTex Association of Realtors has called a special membership meeting for July 23 to vote on a proposed merger with the Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) and the Navarro County Board of Realtors (NCBOR). If approved, the…

Trends for the Ultimate Personalized Kitchens

By Shelby Skrhak | July 14, 2025 |

It’s so saccharine a saying that my teeth hurt, but it’s true: Home is where the heart is. If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that homes are our everything. They’re our offices, our creation spaces, our virtual storefronts, and our ultimate sanctuaries. That’s why custom home builders have embraced a classic trend in luxury…

Multifamily Living Has Gone To The Dogs (And Cats)

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | July 14, 2025 |

By Jonathan MillerSpecial Contributor Coming out of the pandemic and the isolation it created, pets went from companion status to family members. One in five families acquired a pet during the pandemic, and now 63% of families own a pet. For those uninitiated with Manhattan co-op boards, some boards actually have a 50-pound weight limit on…

Texas Ranks 3rd in Family-to-Family Property Transfer Surge

By Charles Grand | July 13, 2025 |

In an already-tight housing market, more Texas families are literally keeping it in the family as parents increasingly choose to transfer their homes to their children instead of putting them on the market. In fact, a recent study ranked the Lone Star State third for family-to-family property transfers in 2025. Deeds.com, an online resource dedicated…

Elevated Design Plus Incredible Grounds Equal an Iconic East Kessler Park Custom

By Daniel Lalley | July 13, 2025 |

It isn’t every day that a home blows us away before we even enter. Sure, many custom homes create intrigue from the curb. However, when you mix incredible design with artisan landscaping, first impressions become unforgettable experiences. If you’re curious as to what that means exactly, follow us to East Kessler Park. Nestled among the classic…

City Hall Roundup: Planning Officials Work Through Recess

By Charles Grand | July 13, 2025 |

Dallas City Council members are still in recess (or on summer vacation, if you prefer), but planning commissioners were hard at work at City Hall considering a couple of controversial rezoning cases. So what else is new? Staff have also been dealing with a nascent revolt from residents living in single-family neighborhoods built around the…