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PD-15 Meeting #6: Discussion Leads to Deeper Understanding

By Jon Anderson | September 14, 2018 |

The latest PD-15 meeting was interesting and odd. Unlike in prior meetings, this session was more of a conversation between committee members and city staffers Andrew Ruegg, Neva Dean and City Plan Commissioner Margot Murphy. It was a chance to ask questions of staff and each other to explore the next steps and possibilities moving…

On SecondShelters.com: Try Before You Buy? With High-End Vacation Homes, It’s A Thing.

By Amy Puchaty | September 14, 2018 |

Trend alert: now more than ever, high-end developments are offering exclusive getaways and glamping retreats to qualified luxury home buyers. If you’re in the market for a vacation home or place to retire, there’s no better way to experience the lifestyle than with try before you buy. Not sure where to start? No problem! We’ve…

Dreaming Of Camelot? This Sparkman Club Oasis Might Be The Next Best Thing

By Amy Puchaty | September 14, 2018 |

Situated on a tree-lined street in Sparkman Club Estates sits a masterful midcentury modern remodel on Camelot Drive. A vision in natural wood and cloud white brick, the home affords a gracious 2,285 square feet with exposed brick, and beams, and a sparkling private pool. The asking price? $539,900! Yes, at this Camelot gem, you…

On SecondShelters.com: Under The Tuscan Sun-Style Retreat Will Make Your Jaw Drop

By Amy Puchaty | September 13, 2018 |

Make like Diane Lane in Under The Tuscan Sunand buy your own slice of paradise with our million dollar find in Tuscany. This rustic Farmhouse nestled in the hills of Lucca at Via della Maolina is the perfect place to sip a big glass of red and take in the magnificent views of the medieval…

University Park Tudor with Five Bedrooms Tops Our DFW Open Houses

By Leah Shafer | September 13, 2018 |

Every week, we pound the pavement and scour the open houses that impress.  This is our CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week column. This week, our houses range in price from $299,900 to $1.499 million. Which one is your favorite?   

As Dallas Mulls TRE, State Plans On Contributing Less to Public Education

By Bethany Erickson | September 13, 2018 |

As Dallas ISD advocates begin ramping up the campaign to pass a 13-cent Tax Ratification Election (or TRE) in November, news that will likely irritate more property owners came down the pike during a state budget hearing: The state will contribute less toward public education in the next two years. In yesterday’s budget panel meeting,…