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Marcontell + Gilchrest Group Joins Elite ‘The Thousand’ List by RealTrends Verified

By CandysDirt | June 8, 2025 |

Led by respected industry veterans Kelly Marcontell and Susan Gilchrest, The Marcontell + Gilchrest Group — affiliated with Ebby Halliday Realtors — has been named the No. 1 medium-sized real estate team in Southlake and Westlake by sales volume, according to the 2025 RealTrends Verified “The Thousand” rankings. Notably, they are the only real estate…

City Hall Roundup: Runoffs, High-Speed Rail, Police Academy

By Charles Grand | June 8, 2025 |

Two more new faces will be joining council members at the horseshoe in Dallas City Hall after runoff elections were held on Saturday. As of 10 p.m. last night, District 8 candidate Lorie Blair and District 11 candidate Bill Roth were leading their respective races by significant margins. Blair was clocking about 56.2% of the…

Christie’s International Real Estate | @properties Lone Star Brings the Luxury Market to Lucas

By Daniel Lalley | June 8, 2025 |

Christie’s International Real Estate | @properties Lone Star is renowned for representing some of the most prestigious properties in Texas. With offices across the state, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading white glove service, it’s no wonder this brokerage has a lock on the luxury echelon. In recent years, Christie’s @properties Lone Star expanded its North Texas…

Set the Scene for Summer With This Stunning Kessler Lake Colonial

By Daniel Lalley | June 8, 2025 |

In Dallas, we take our summers seriously. As spring winds down and schools let out, swimming, lounging, and barbecues become our primary focus. For many, these priorities even take precedence when picking the perfect home. Thankfully, areas like Kessler Lake, Lakewood, and Lower Greenville offer incredible options for oasis-outfitted estates. In fact, if you’re looking…

Perry-Miller Streiff Group Continues Dominance With Record Sales and Top 40 National Ranking

By CandysDirt | June 7, 2025 |

In a market crowded with luxury talent, few names resonate like the Perry-Miller Streiff Group. This powerhouse team from Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate is once again proving why they are North Texas’ go-to for elite residential representation — racking up accolades, smashing records, and continuing to raise the bar in Dallas-Fort Worth real estate. According…

Why Pay Your Mortgage When You Can Make This Kessler Plaza Cottage Do It For You?

By Karen Eubank | June 7, 2025 |

Driving around one day, I stumbled upon Kessler Plaza, one of the cutest neighborhoods in Oak Cliff. It’s located right next to Ravinia Heights and features adorable Austin stone cottages like this one. It’s also one of the few neighborhoods in Dallas that is still affordable. I was thrilled when I came across this 1940…