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On SecondShelters.com: Discovery Channel Founder Lists Epic Canyonlands Ranch

By Joanna England | November 8, 2017 |

Recognized as one of the most significant listings in the American West, West Creek Ranch is “the place where the earth opens up to tell its story,” and it could be yours for $149 million. Currently owned by The Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks, West Creek Ranch is a private retreat like no other, presenting a collection…

Hilltop Perch in Forney Offers Dallas Skyline Views

By Joanna England | November 8, 2017 |

Not in my wildest dreams would I have thought that from a hilltop in Forney you could get sweeping views of the downtown Dallas skyline. But that’s why the road is called Dalview, and it’s why this High Caliber Home of the Week has a turret from which you can spy our signature skyline at…

Latest Federal Tax Plan Bites Home and Second Home Owners

By Jon Anderson | November 8, 2017 |

Here’s the net-net of the proposed Republican plan to “lower” our taxes. Mortgage interest deductions would be capped at mortgages $500,000 or less (half the current $1 million) for primary residences. Mortgage interest deductions for second homes would simply vanish. You may be thinking this doesn’t sound bad and you may be mostly right.  While…

Election Results: Dallas County Schools Gets Nay, City Bond Props Are a Go

By Bethany Erickson | November 8, 2017 |

Less than 7 percent of Dallas County registered voters cast ballots to decide the fate of Dallas County Schools — and those 83,209 voters (out of about 1.3 million registered voters in the county) chose to shutter the embattled school bus provider. “I think we put up a good fight given that we had zero…

Live Downtown Cool with this Newly Listed SoCo Urban Loft Condo with Fab Views

By Leah Shafer | November 7, 2017 |

If you want authentic living in the heart of downtown Dallas, then check out this new condo listing with personality, character, and a friendly asking price under $300K.  The SoCo Urban Loft Condo 1122 Jackson St. Apt 805 is our Tuesday Two Hundred. Built in 1925 as the Santa Fe Railroad terminal building and fully renovated…

Patten Custom Homes’ Husband/Wife Duo Edge Out the Competition on Design, Detail, And Service

By Amy Puchaty | November 7, 2017 |

Founded by Natalie and Feild Patten, Patten Custom Homes (PCH) is one of the premier custom home builders in Dallas, Texas. One look at a PCH new build, and you’ll see why their quality construction and high attention to detail has put them on par with the most sought-after builders in Dallas. In fact, over the…