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A Sleek Scandinavian Modern in Westlake Ranch Sets a New Bar for Luxury

By Karen Eubank | June 30, 2025 |

Westlake Ranch never ceases to amaze and inspire me. And when I spotted this Scandinavian Modern design, I thought, “Finally.” We have plenty of homes inspired by French, Italian, and Spanish architecture, but we’ve been behind the curve when it comes to embracing Scandinavian residential builds. I don’t know why. Just look at the beautiful…

Stiff Penalties for Violating Zillow’s Private Listings Ban Begin June 30

By Shelby Skrhak | June 30, 2025 |

Agents who publicly market a home listing but fail to post it on Zillow within 24 hours are about to face real consequences. Beginning June 30, Zillow will start enforcing the most aggressive part of its new Listing Access Standards — and the penalties could mean losing access to Zillow for the life of the…

Upcoming $1.7B Westside Village to Enhance Fort Worth City Core

By Charles Grand | June 30, 2025 |

A joint project of Larkspur Capital and the local investment firm Keystone Group is gearing up to deliver a new $1.7 billion mixed-use development just west of downtown Fort Worth. Courtesy of a public-private partnership with the City of Fort Worth, the project will break ground later this year on a 37-acre site that will…

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac To Consider Crypto in Mortgage Apps

By Charles Grand | June 30, 2025 |

One of the most challenging things for first-time homebuyers is qualifying for a mortgage. Now, folks who have dipped their toes in the cryptocurrency game may soon have a little better luck qualifying if they borrow from Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. William J. Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), recently ordered…

For Those Seeking Bold, You Can’t Beat This Briarwood Gem

By Daniel Lalley | June 29, 2025 |

There’s something to be said about a home that’s updated with intention. For a reimagining to really resonate, it has to feel both authentic and inspired. That’s why the best examples typically don’t come in the form of flips. To really understand the space, you have to spend time in it, which is why when…

City Hall Roundup: Convention Center Design, Some Area Plans

By Charles Grand | June 29, 2025 |

July 4th weekend officially starts now at Dallas City Hall, at least as far as public meetings go. Staff will undoubtedly be plugging away, but elected city leaders and board members won’t be conducting any official business. While boards have meetings on the schedule in July, council members get the whole month off from committee…