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What’s the Difference Between a Quick Flip and a Meticulous Remod? Read On

By Daniel Lalley | May 16, 2025 |

In the age of Fixer Upper, Property Brothers, Flipping Out, and beyond, the quick flip has become a common occurrence. As beautiful old properties sit ripe for profiteering, many have taken advantage of the “fix and flip” approach. However, for buyers, these homes often present an array of problems. Quick craftsmanship, cheaper materials, and a…

A Fort Worth Midcentury Modern for Under $500K? Run for These Hills

By Joy Donovan | May 16, 2025 |

Simplicity, sleek lines, big windows, geometric forms, open floor plans, minimal walls. Add ‘em up and you got yourself a Midcentury Modern house. That and more like the low-pitched room, the wood elements, and connecting the interior to the exterior, make 3912 Eldridge St. in Fort Worth a textbook example of Midcentury Modern’s appeal. Homebuyers…

Dunhill Homes Tuscan Estates Will Have Waxahachie Buzzing This Saturday 

By Karen Eubank | May 16, 2025 |

Dunhill Homes is known for offering what other builders cannot: accessible luxury homes. You can experience their newest luxury community, Tuscan Estates, at the grand opening this Saturday in Waxahachie.  These beautiful Estate Series homes are being built on one-acre lots. Their floor plans range from 2,404 to 2,803 square feet, and prices start at…

Tarrant County Leads DFW in New Listings as Summer Real Estate Season Heats Up

By CandysDirt | May 16, 2025 |

From Staff Reports The summer home buying and selling season is picking up across North Texas, with Tarrant County seeing the biggest jump in active listings for April 2025 — up 27.3% year over year, according to the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors. Despite the increase in inventory, prices are holding steady. Tarrant County’s…

The Strait Lane Address That Comes With Everything

By CandysDirt | May 15, 2025 |

In the heart of Dallas but tucked away on one of the most idyllic, prestigious streets sits 10331 Strait Lane. On 1.99 acres of pristine landscaping, this seven-bedroom, 17,953-square-foot oasis awaits. Offered for $15.9 million by Lucinda Buford of Allie Beth Allman & Associates, this estate is ideal for day-to-day living, ensuring its residents have…

Buckle Up for Dallas’ New Parking Ordinance

By Charles Grand | May 15, 2025 |

With a 14-1 majority, Dallas City Council members voted to reduce or abolish parking minimums across multiple development types on Wednesday, finally putting parking reform to bed after staff began the effort almost six years ago. Only Council Member Cara Mendelsohn (District 12) voted against the ordinance, even though others had concerns about the potential…