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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…

Renters Need Look No Further Than McKinney, Study Says

By Charles Grand | July 21, 2025 |

Renters looking for that sweet spot between affordability and satisfaction with community might want to consider D-FW’s own McKinney, which recently snagged the top spot as the best city in the United States for renters to live. According to RentCafe’s 2025 ranking, the growing Collin County suburb struck the right balance among overarching factors like…

There’s a Reason This Home Has Become the Market’s Most Instagrammable Midcentury Modern

By Daniel Lalley | July 20, 2025 |

When we consider the features that make real estate resonate, a few key aspects come to mind. Whether it’s dazzling design elements, exotic locale, or immense square footage, audiences gravitate to homes that speak to their aspirations. When something comes along that truly hits the mark, the market responds. Jessica McMurtrey with Ebby Halliday found…

City Hall Roundup: Budget Meetings and Bulldozers

By Charles Grand | July 20, 2025 |

From a long-awaited demolition to the partial reopening of the Dallas Municipal Court, staff at City Hall have been busy trying to address problems and plan for the ones to come this past week. Mayor Eric Johnson also made his first committee assignments in light of the impending special legislative session. He appointed Council Member…