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Ridglea Ranch Charms With Classic Updates, Lush Landscaping

By Joanna England | December 2, 2016 |

It was pointed out to me last week that our Friday feature highlighting what you can get in the $400,000 to $500,000 range doesn’t branch out much past the Dallas County line. See, I’ve been operating under the assumption that there aren’t many interesting homes in this bracket to the north and west. But then…

Simondale Stunner in Bellaire Estates Has Playful, Contemporary Interior Touches

By Eric Prokesh | December 2, 2016 |

Am I in a rut? Whether it’s a Mira Vista Modern or a Mistletoe Heights Pre-War Manse (pre-World War I), the flatlander from Dallas continues to marvel at the stunning hilltop views in my adopted city. And since this is Fort Worth, they face almost religiously west.  Located in Bellaire Estates, 3000 Simondale, is a bit…

With Friends Like These: Designer Kim Armstrong and Realtor Laura Crowl Are Two Peas in a Real Estate Pod

By Dotty Griffith | December 2, 2016 |

Friends of friends can be the best connectors. So it was with interior designer Kim Armstrong and Realtor Laura Crowl. They first met about 10 years ago when Kim and her husband were searching for their first home in the Dallas area. Laura was recommended to Kim by one of her mentors, who said she…

Feds Indict 21 on Alleged Luxury Hospital Kickback Scheme: Now Where Do They Live?

By Candy Evans | December 2, 2016 |

I want to make something perfectly clear: an indictment does not mean you are guilty. And U.S. medical law is very complex, a difficult road to navigate. It is also my personal belief that sometimes the medical community is held to higher standards than any other profession while payment for services is tightly regulated by…

“Real Housewives of Dallas” Star Stephanie Hollman Nabs Turtle Creek Estate at Auction… Let the Parties Begin!

By Candy Evans | December 1, 2016 |

Knockers, not lockers: fresh from their multi-million flip in LA, Real Housewives of Dallas star Stephanie Hollman and hubby Travis nab 3816 Turtle Creek Blvd at auction and boy, did they get a deal!

Texas’ SB 2 Property Tax Reform Bill A Good Start But Benefits Wealthy More Than Others

By Jon Anderson | December 1, 2016 |

On November 29 I read a story in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about a bill before the Texas Legislature (SB 2) to stanch the tax increases felt across the state by homeowners. I decided to read further and downloaded the 90-page interim report by the Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform & Relief that’s the…