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Texas Ranks 3rd in Family-to-Family Property Transfer Surge

By Charles Grand | July 13, 2025 |

In an already-tight housing market, more Texas families are literally keeping it in the family as parents increasingly choose to transfer their homes to their children instead of putting them on the market. In fact, a recent study ranked the Lone Star State third for family-to-family property transfers in 2025. Deeds.com, an online resource dedicated…

Elevated Design Plus Incredible Grounds Equal an Iconic East Kessler Park Custom

By Daniel Lalley | July 13, 2025 |

It isn’t every day that a home blows us away before we even enter. Sure, many custom homes create intrigue from the curb. However, when you mix incredible design with artisan landscaping, first impressions become unforgettable experiences. If you’re curious as to what that means exactly, follow us to East Kessler Park. Nestled among the classic…

City Hall Roundup: Planning Officials Work Through Recess

By Charles Grand | July 13, 2025 |

Dallas City Council members are still in recess (or on summer vacation, if you prefer), but planning commissioners were hard at work at City Hall considering a couple of controversial rezoning cases. So what else is new? Staff have also been dealing with a nascent revolt from residents living in single-family neighborhoods built around the…

Write Your Next Chapter in This 1925 Storybook Craftsman in Sunset Hill

By CandysDirt | July 12, 2025 |

Once upon a time, in the heart of Oak Cliff’s hidden gem, Sunset Hill, there stood a home so full of character and charm it could have stepped right out of the pages of your favorite storybook. At 200 S Marlborough Ave., a 1925 Craftsman cottage waited patiently, its butter-yellow front door beaming beneath a…

Pick Your Cottage, Pick Your Price!

By Karen Eubank | July 12, 2025 |

There are a lot of cute homes on the market right now, especially in East Dallas. It was impossible to pick just one this week, so I’m showcasing three at different price points. All of them were built before 1950 (historic homes are extremely well constructed) and beautifully updated. They are also in close proximity…

Have You Been in Your Attic Lately? No Really.

By Brenda Masse | July 12, 2025 |

There’s a Nigerian proverb that goes, “He who lives in the attic knows where the roof leaks.” I think it’s meant to teach us that the one who lives in a place can be an expert on it. I bring this up because if your attic is out of sight-out of mind, then you might…