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City Hall Roundup: Property Values Jump, Sales Tax Revenues Drop

By Charles Grand | August 3, 2025 |

I’m sure everyone’s sick and tired of hearing about budget season at Dallas City Hall, especially since it hasn’t even really started yet. Nevertheless, it’s a critical period for every local government’s calendar. And it doesn’t hurt for taxpayers to be familiar with their city’s finances and plans on spending for the year, especially if…

D-FW’s Industrial Pipeline Keeps on Pumping

By Charles Grand | August 3, 2025 |

The industrial real estate sector in D-FW posted a pretty solid second quarter, with vacancies creeping down and significant growth in the under-construction pipeline and leasing activity. Partners Real Estate recently dropped its industrial report for Q2 2025. The CRE firm’s data shows that leasing activity jumped by 35.8% from Q1 2025 and 11% from…

Call This Stylish Nest in the Bird Streets Your Own — Tour It This Weekend

By CandysDirt | August 2, 2025 |

If your current nest feels more like a cage, it’s time to spread your wings. 5019 Lark Ln. is the Bird Streets’ boldest, smartest perch yet. Just minutes from Love Field, this brick beauty is not only near the airport, it’s ready to fly. From the moment you hit the brick walkway and catch that…

What an Adorable Casa Linda Estates Cottage!

By Karen Eubank | August 2, 2025 |

If I were illustrating a children’s storybook with the perfect home, it would look like this 1942 Casa Linda Estates cottage. Everything about the façade is adorable, and the pale turquoise shutters are truly inspiring. When I scrolled through Realtor.com the other day, the lead photo for this home really made me want to see more, which…

Can’t Wait for the Next Season of Stranger Things? These Weird Home Inspection Finds Will Tide You Over

By Brenda Masse | August 2, 2025 |

As a home inspector, sometimes you’ll encounter a house or even just a room that is just … strange. Now, if you’re not familiar with the show Stranger Things on Netflix, it’s a science fiction series set in the 1980’s — basically, if Stephen King and Steven Spielberg had a baby, it would be their…

Jump on This Stylish Starter in the Heart of Hollywood Heights Santa Monica

By Daniel Lalley | August 1, 2025 |

One of Dallas’ first conservation districts, Hollywood/Santa Monica is a coveted location for countless reasons. Nestled next to White Rock Lake, this historic enclave features access to all the attractions that make East Dallas so appealing. Whether you’re into the outdoors or simply love to shop, there are so many local amenities that you never…