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Imagine Fort Worth in 1903. From grainy photos I’ve seen, there was a lot of dust, cows, and not much else. There certainly were not any charming homes that would last 114 years and become historic properties, right? Wrong. The 1900 census of Fort Worth showed 26,668 residents, which was up from 1880 when there…
As the City of Dallas grows, it will grow up and become more dense. Neighborhoods that were thought to be fully developed aren’t. Streetscapes and views, unchanged for decades, are changing. And honestly, it’s a good thing overall. The only way to grow and leave everything alone is to continue to build out into the…
At 19 years old, Lance Hames knew two things: college was not for him, and he was going to do something with a camera. In a Steve Jobs-ian tale of self-taught success, Hames is now the owner of Home Snappers and a rising star in Dallas real estate photography. Driven and admittedly, just plain lucky,…
Deep in the heart of East Dallas, in a family friendly neighborhood, find a California midcentury with a marvelous aesthetic. Feel the mid-mod vibe at 2361 San Marcus Ave. in Casa View Haven, built in 1953, beautifully maintained, and tastefully updated. The retro re-do, our Tuesday Two Hundred, takes the best of the original features, like…
Editors Note: CandysDirt.com reached out to Dustin Marshall, who has advocated for ending Dallas County Schools, for his thoughts on the matter. We also reached out to Dallas County Schools with the same question and received no response. By Dustin Marshall Special Contributor On the Nov. 7 ballot, voters in Dallas County will have the…
Buying and building in Boot Ranch is a no-brainer if you’re looking for luxury Hill Country living with resort-like amenities and an award-winning Hal Sutton-designed golf course. Boot Ranch provides fabulous service amid the rustic beauty of ranch life and there’s something for everyone, from the 55,000-square-foot members-only clubhouse and village complex and 4.5-acre pool and sports…
