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Arcadian Crestwood Hideaway On Rockwood Park Drive

By Eric Prokesh | August 3, 2018 |

Mopey and melancholic, your Fort Worth Friday correspondent was looking for real estate comfort food to chew on, and there are few neighborhoods more delicious than Crestwood with its lovely, well-bred, unpretentious houses set among cherished old oaks. And with the summer dog days upon us, we are all seeking refuge where we can, so…

Wednesday’s City Council Homeless Briefing: We Have Way More Concerns Than Just Rec Centers

By Candy Evans | August 3, 2018 |

By Cynthia Weatherall Special Contributor I attended Wednesday’s City Council meeting when the council was briefed on proposed homeless strategies by Monica Hardman, the managing director of the city’s Office of Homeless Solutions. This was the fiery meeting where the “Track 2” proposal to transport the homeless across the city stirred citizens to action as…

Crestview Reno Near Casa Linda Is A Steal For $539K

By Amy Puchaty | August 3, 2018 |

Now this is what we call a masterclass renovation! Located on a prime 0.25-acre lot in the Casa Linda area sits this exceptionally renovated Dallas home, ideally positioned near White Rock Lake just steps to White Rock Montessori School. From its high-end finishes to its gorgeous outdoor oasis, this four-bedroom, two-full-and-one-half-bathroom charmer will have you at…

Buckner Terrace Petition Against Turning Timberlawn into a Homeless Shelter Now Has 500 Signatures

By Candy Evans | August 3, 2018 |

As of 12:30 p.m. tonight, the petition started by Buckner Terrace resident Abbi Reynolds has expanded to 500 signatures. Abbi lives adjacent to the Timberlawn property and fears for her property values, as do many residents in this area (Parkdale, Lawnview).

From Facebook: Who Can We Blame for the Carpet in the Bathroom Trend?

By Bethany Erickson | August 2, 2018 |

Carpet in the bathroom. For us, a discussion about it started with a picture someone sent for a folder I keep of random godawfulness for a future Wednesday WTF piece. I showed it to Executive Editor Joanna England, because this is how we torture each other during the workday. One thing led to another, and…

On SecondShelters.com: A Look Inside Celeb-Approved Sandcastle Bridgehampton

By Amy Puchaty | August 2, 2018 |

A visionary masterpiece. Yes, this week we dodge the million-dollar question and up the ante to $50 million because Sandcastle Bridgehampton came across our desk. The 17,000-square-foot, 10-bedroom, 17-bathroom estate is currently listed by Bespoke Real Estate and sits on 11.5 pristine and manicured acres of prime East End real estate. Oh and Beyoncé, Jay Z, and…