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Write Your Next Chapter in This 1925 Storybook Craftsman in Sunset Hill

By CandysDirt | July 12, 2025 |

Once upon a time, in the heart of Oak Cliff’s hidden gem, Sunset Hill, there stood a home so full of character and charm it could have stepped right out of the pages of your favorite storybook. At 200 S Marlborough Ave., a 1925 Craftsman cottage waited patiently, its butter-yellow front door beaming beneath a…

Pick Your Cottage, Pick Your Price!

By Karen Eubank | July 12, 2025 |

There are a lot of cute homes on the market right now, especially in East Dallas. It was impossible to pick just one this week, so I’m showcasing three at different price points. All of them were built before 1950 (historic homes are extremely well constructed) and beautifully updated. They are also in close proximity…

Have You Been in Your Attic Lately? No Really.

By Brenda Masse | July 12, 2025 |

There’s a Nigerian proverb that goes, “He who lives in the attic knows where the roof leaks.” I think it’s meant to teach us that the one who lives in a place can be an expert on it. I bring this up because if your attic is out of sight-out of mind, then you might…

In Sparkman Club Estates, It’s the Amenities and Square Footage for Us

By Daniel Lalley | July 11, 2025 |

Sparkman Club Estates is renowned for its close community feel and abundance of incredible amenities. By joining the esteemed Sparkman Club, residents in this quaint enclave enjoy access to premium extras like multiple swimming pools, tennis courts, clubhouse amenities, activities, and more. With so much to offer, it’s no wonder that listings here are so…

Plan to Kill Alleyway Trash Pickup for Some Sparks Outcry in Dallas

By Charles Grand | July 11, 2025 |

A group of Dallas residents is up in arms over an administrative decision to phase out alleyway trash pickup, with an online petition calling on city leaders to reverse course, having garnered more than 2,400 signatures in just a few days. The city’s Sanitation Services department is moving to end trash and recycling pickup next…

Peacocks and Park Are a Few Perks of This Pair of Houses in East Oak Cliff

By Joy Donovan | July 11, 2025 |

Here’s a deal for a family that wants to live not with each other but walking distance from each other. Or maybe besties who know better than to be roommates but have an idea that sharing happy hour on a weekly basis could be fun. Even better, if these house hunters happen to like peacocks,…