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They may be unsightly, but overhead lines are not really affecting property values, a trade journal said this week. A peer-reviewed article in The Appraisal Journal revealed that there is actually very little data to prove that the high-voltage overhead transmission lines (or HVOTLs) are negatively impacting sales prices.
The fate of the proposed Toll Brothers high-rise in Oak Lawn remains stalled for another month. A bus load of Plaza residents showed up to voice their concerns without actually admitting their issue is view blockage and that the rest was just a smoke screen. Several gave themselves away in saying that a midrise would…
Our Inwood House of the Week at 6827 Lakeshore is a rambler ranch-style house on almost half an acre of land in the heart of Lakewood. Built in 1951, the sellers have done a brilliant job of renovating it while keeping much of the original detail intact. So many people get these ranch renovations wrong. They…
The 2017 Modern Mile Home Tour is fast upon us! And to give you a little taste of what’s to come, here’s a look at the Modern Mile Bonus Home. Designed by Texas starchitect Arch B. Swank, Jr., 3229 Regent Drive is a work of art with an unforgettable history. Once nearly lost to neglect…
What makes PD-15’s gyrations different from many other upzoning cases is that there is no blueprint to follow. The Toll Brothers building in Oak Lawn largely fits within its MF-3 zoning. Sure, some complain whether MF-3 is appropriate for the area, but it’s there. Other projects have MF-2 and want to move beyond those controls.…
Have you marked you calendars for some fabulous Dallas open houses this weekend? We’ve got your guide right here! Every week, we bring you the CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week with our pick of the three open houses you shouldn’t miss! This week, our houses range in price from $319K to $1.199 million, including an unexpected and brand new Casa…
