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Ticket Giveaway: Win a Pair of Tickets to This Weekend’s Modern Mile Home Tour

By Heather Hunter | October 2, 2017 |

The third annual Modern Mile Home Tour kicks off on Saturday, highlighting some of Dallas’ most fantastic modern architecture in a single square mile. Get a preview of these modern marvels here and here. And today we’re making it really, really easy to see these amazing homes for free. See how after the jump!

Bluffview Estate Merits Icon Status with Inspired Updates

By Karen Eubank | October 2, 2017 |

When I spotted this Bluffview estate at 5131 Shadywood Lane, I thought it was one of those iconic homes that had been built almost a century ago. However, according to the listing information, it was built in 2007. I didn’t believe it. I went to DCAD to see if maybe that was the year it…

The Mortgage Report: Bonds at Pivotal Point in Market as Rate Hike Looms

By Joanna England | October 2, 2017 |

This week’s mortgage report illustrates just how important it is to have a seasoned mortgage advisor on your side. With signs of weakness in the bond market, as well as rate hikes looming in December, Bob Johnson, senior mortgage advisor at Wallick & Volk – the nation’s oldest privately-held mortgage company – breaks down the dynamics to give buyers an…

What You Can Rent For $900 in The Dallas Area

By Sydney Bennet | October 2, 2017 |

Rents have been on the rise in Dallas, with the median one-bedroom apartment in Dallas proper renting for $890 a month. Throughout the Dallas area, some suburbs still offer lower prices compared to Dallas, while others are considerably more expensive. To give renters an idea of how far their rent check will go, we’re highlighting…

Splurge vs. Steal: Two Fabulous Forest Hills Homes Close to White Rock Lake

By Leah Shafer | October 2, 2017 |

East Dallas neighborhood Forest Hills is one of the most beloved by its residents, and for good reason. This quiet, tree-shaded area gives the feeling of being away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The architecture impresses, the neighbors say hello, and home values have skyrocketed.  For today’s Splurge vs. Steal, feast your eyes…

And Now, the Hard Work of Righting Dallas’ Racial Wrongs Actually Begins

By Bethany Erickson | October 1, 2017 |

This may cost me some kind of journalistic cool kids card, but I’m not sure if I care. I mean, I’ve been known to refuse to move with the herd on other occasions as well.  I agree with Bernadette Nutall. “Until we start changing some policies that affect African-Americans and Latinos,” Nutall said at Thursday…