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City Rankings Have Dallas Down in the Dumps 

By Charles Grand | July 22, 2025 |

It seems Dallas has a whole lot of work to do to make itself more livable for renters and first-time homebuyers, at least according to a couple of recent analyses surveying the national housing market. Obviously, the issue of affordability has dogged the city for quite some time now, but Dallas isn’t alone on that…

What Would You Fix on Your Block? These Dallas Residents Got the Chance with New Grants

By Mimi Perez | July 22, 2025 |

Mr. Rogers was fond of reminding us that when times are tough, it is important to look for the helpers. “You will always find people who are helping,” he would say. Well this past Friday, it was easy to find the helpers. They were in the Flag Room at Dallas City Hall receiving $1,500 Love…

Jolene Monaco: A Professional Organizer’s Go-To System for Overcoming Clutter and Chaos

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | July 22, 2025 |

By Jolene Monaco CandysDirt.com Columnist I’m not gonna lie… there are times when I go into client homes and I feel overwhelmed for myself and them. Having spent over 10K hours working in all types of homes and businesses, it’s easier for me to take the emotion out and focus on results. We have a…

Inside a Contemporary Northaven Home With a Backyard Feature You Don’t See Often in Dallas

By Candy Evans | July 21, 2025 |

I’ve driven past this house on Northaven more times than I can count, and every time I wonder how they fit so much fun into one property. Turns out, nearly an acre helps in this beautiful enclave, known for its estate-sized homes. Hillcrest Estates has quite a “Little Black Book” of residents, from yours truly…

Controversial McKinney Airport Expansion Breaks Ground

By Charles Grand | July 21, 2025 |

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday for the new commercial terminal at McKinney National Airport, a flashpoint project that has embittered some residents who claim the expansion is a boondoggle. McKinney National Airport had catered to private charters and corporate fleets for more than 40 years before local officials began pushing for commercial passenger…

Anton Korn’s Italian Renaissance Masterpiece on Lakeside Drive Can Be Yours!

By Karen Eubank | July 21, 2025 |

This impressive Italian Renaissance villa was designed by architect Anton Korn and completed in 1923 for William P. Head, the chairman of the board of Texas Power and Light, and his wife Lula Rose. In Great American Suburbs, The Homes of The Park Cities, Dallas, the authors describe this home as having “the tantalizing aspect…