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Oprah Has a Fancy New Island Retreat and We’re Here For It

By Bethany Erickson | June 20, 2018 |

Everyone has their own place of zen in this world. For some, it’s the mountains. For others, it’s an ocean. For some, it’s punching people in the face (true story). For me, it’s the dulcet tones of Oprah Winfrey’s speaking voice. I mean, she could explain the proper way to clean a toilet to me…

Updated Oak Lawn Townhome Lives Bright And Big

By Joanna England | June 20, 2018 |

“A lot of sleek, modern design can look a bit sterile,” Steve Atkinson said. But this Oak Lawn townhome maintains a warm, accessible feel even with its clean lines and open floor plan. Located at 4001 Bowser Ave. Apt. C, this three-story, two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home has a great vibe to go with the stunning modern…

Pink Wall PD-15 Authorized Hearing Updates and Meeting Schedule

By Jon Anderson | June 20, 2018 |

Council Member Jennifer Gates’ office has posted updates to the PD-15 Authorized Hearing Steering Committee. First, note that the committee membership continues to change. Robert Bowling is now the second representative for Preston Tower and Karen Stuart has replaced Jim Panipinto as the representative from Diamond Head Condos. Panipinto is now listed “at large” (whatever…

CandysDirt Best Builder Profile: Tony Visconti of BELLA Custom Homes

By Candy Evans | June 20, 2018 |

Spring is home building season in North Texas, and as we learned at NAREE last week, we need more homes! But when it comes to building your dream house, you want to select your home builder with extreme caution. That’s why we carefully curate our homebuilders on CandysDirt.com: a check doesn’t cut it, you have…

Title Tip: Signatures — Dotting the I’s Crossing the T’s

By Joanna England | June 20, 2018 |

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor When signing documents for a home sale or purchase, the numbers are figured to the penny and the signatures are scrutinized to the letter. Quite a volume and variety of paperwork is involved. Signatures and initials are required on deeds, disclosures, waivers, affidavits, notes, supplementary lender and title company documents,…

LEED Platinum Home in Addison Proves That Black Can Be Very, Very Green

By Candy Evans | June 20, 2018 |

Interior designer Lynn Rush does not like the ordinary, in her life, her design, or her homes. That’s one reason why she is one of the few, rare designers with foresight and, well, the guts to do something few would try in Texas, or anywhere: build a black house that is 100% sustainable. Her home…