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On SecondShelters.com: Choose From Two Lake Havasu Retreats

By Amy Puchaty | August 29, 2018 |

If you’re looking for the intersection of majestic and unique, Lake Havasu, Arizona, is tough to beat. The destination is a regular list-topper for most-sought-after tourist destinations in Arizona, and we can see why! From history to sports to nature, this spot has it all – including a slice of London. That’s right, if you…

“Small-Format” Target Coming to Preston Center in Old Ross Space

By Candy Evans | August 29, 2018 |

I am hearing that Target put its signature red sign up last week on the Pavilion Building on the southwest-ish corner of Preston Road and Northwest Highway, across from the parking garage where a potential tenant not too long ago (early 2015) wanted to build a skybridge to get a grocery store in the second…

Title Tip: The Pain of Unpaid Property Taxes

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | August 28, 2018 |

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor Property taxes are the talk of the town right now. Municipalities all over the Metroplex are proposing tax rate increases on top of the frequent increase in property values. This year’s tax bill may be a double whammy for our already steep homeowner taxes. If you’re thinking of avoiding those…

Yes, It’s a Probably Scam — There’s No Such Thing as a $34K House in Knox-Henderson

By Bethany Erickson | August 28, 2018 |

Every so often, I’ll get tipped about a listing in Dallas that seems too good to be true — a scam, some might say. Sometimes you get photos of the inside, and immediately understand why the Realtor or owner chose a bargain price. Other times, you know immediately it’s a scam. And that’s what happened Friday…

Dallas Tax Revenue in 3-D And Other Interesting Maps

By Jon Anderson | August 28, 2018 |

Last week, Robert Mundinger over at TheMap showcased the work of his friend Owen Wilson-Chavez who’d created a 3-D map of tax revenues generated across the DCAD taxing area. During my self-guided tour, I discovered a bunch of other, equally interesting, maps. It’s Dallas like you’ve never seen it … Above, you can immediately see…

Live 2 Miles from Bishop Arts in this Beautifully Updated Oak Cliff Craftsman

By Leah Shafer | August 28, 2018 |

Head to the Sunset Hill neighborhood in North Oak Cliff and you’ll find an adorable renovated Craftsman with personality and style for miles. Our Tuesday Two Hundred, located at 1219 S Waverly Dr., is just two miles from the Bishop Arts District and close to downtown Dallas. This home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,566…