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Mesero Opening New Location at Preston Hollow Village

By Candy Evans | September 4, 2018 |

Preston Hollow Village, the thriving young mixed-use development at 75/Central Expressway and Walnut Hill Lane in North Dallas is adding another restaurant to its fabulous food line-up: Mesero.  A Dallas favorite for upscale Mexican fare, Mesero will open its newest restaurant at 7859 Walnut Hill Lane in first quarter 2019. Mesero joins Matchbox, Blue Sushi…

Dallas Ranks Near Top of List of America’s Boom Towns

By Bethany Erickson | September 3, 2018 |

How big of a boom is Dallas experiencing? What North Texas town had more housing voucher denials than the other metros tested in a recent study? How does Dallas compare to the rest of the country when it comes to rental increases? How does Texas rank among big states when it comes to information you…

Mortgage Report: Mid-Week Stock Market Rally Puts Pressure on Bonds

By Joanna England | September 3, 2018 |

Last week, stocks rallied on news of a trade deal between the United States and Canada, which put pressure on bonds, says Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) in this week’s Mortgage Report. Instagram followers got that up-to-the-minute news on Wednesday, where our most-trusted mortgage expert converted his “float” position to “lock.”  In this week’s 71st episode…

Heritage Oak Cliff to Unveil Fall Home Tour Stops Sept. 10

By Joanna England | September 3, 2018 |

Fall home tour season approaches, and we here at CandysDirt.com can’t wait to show you all of the wonderful events showcasing the diverse and exceptional architectural palette this city offers! First up is the reveal of the 2018 Heritage Oak Cliff Home Tour stops! On Sept. 10, Heritage Oak Cliff’s members and guests will get…

W.A. Criswell’s Swiss Avenue Jacobethan Manor House

By Karen Eubank | September 3, 2018 |

Expectations are always high when you walk into a Swiss Avenue home. However, this Jacobethan manor house at 5901 Swiss Avenue exceeded mine by a mile. Not only is it a historic home with a well-known, charismatic former owner, it’s also been thoroughly, stunningly updated.

On SecondShelters.com: Extraordinary Galveston Home Reno-Ready — If You Want

By Bethany Erickson | September 2, 2018 |

This week’s historical shelter is a Galveston home that the listing agent says is renovation-ready, but is also perfectly fine as it is. We’ve talked about Galveston before, and how much the island has to offer. It isn’t a long drive from Dallas, which makes it a frequent spot for second shelter seekers in the…