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New Report Exposes Preston Center Plan As Financially Bogus

By Jon Anderson | February 13, 2018 |

Good news. You don’t have to go to Idaho to fish in Bogus Creek.  Last October, I wrote about how the NHPRAP (Northwest Highway and Preston Road Area Plan), not even a year old, wasn’t designed to be economically viable.  Essentially, my scribbles revealed that were its Zone 4 area to follow the recommendations contained…

Up-and-coming North Dallas Neighborhood Offers Sweet Style in this Renovated Home

By Leah Shafer | February 13, 2018 |

If you’re looking for updated style, a comfortable floorplan, and an affordable price tag on a family home in Dallas, you have to look hard, act fast, and be decisive.  The house at 13525 Brookgreen Dr. may inspire you to do just that. Listed three days ago, this Spring Valley Park home is in an up-and-coming part…

Get to Know Fort Worth: Westworth Falls is a Hidden Gem

By Seth Fowler | February 12, 2018 |

Raise your hand if you knew that 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth was one of the few natural waterfalls in the Dallas-Fort Worth.  I don’t see many hands raised. In the ongoing quest to educate as many Dirty Readers on Fort Worth, I bring you the new neighborhood of Westworth Falls.

Lincoln High Breakfast Seeks Female Mentors, Sponsors

By Bethany Erickson | February 12, 2018 |

After the rousing success at Dade Middle School with a similar event for young men, education advocates are again seeking mentors for Dallas Independent School District students — this time at Lincoln High School. The Breakfast With a Bunch of Beauties breakfast, which will be held tomorrow at the high school, will match about 300…

Highland Park Luxury Mediterranean in a Coveted Location

By Karen Eubank | February 12, 2018 |

I have, and always will maintain, that the two most-coveted streets in the Park Cities are Beverly Drive and Armstrong Parkway. Imagine my delight in finding this Highland Park luxury Mediterranean on the corner of these two sought-after streets! When you imagine a home on Beverly Drive, what comes to mind is luxury, of course,…

Splurge vs. Steal: Buy a Multi-family Income Property and Become a Landlord

By Leah Shafer | February 12, 2018 |

The idea of an income property appeals to lots of real estate buyers. If you’re up for the challenge and responsibility, this investment can generate income and build your net worth more rapidly than a single-family property alone.  In today’s Splurge vs. Steal, we’re looking at two multi-family buildings in Dallas. Both are priced under a…