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Global Real Estate Lessons on Growth for Dallas Government, Buyers, and Developers; Part 1

By Jon Anderson | October 4, 2016 |

Many of the hottest global real estate markets didn’t get that way due to local requirements.  They’re hot because of investors looking to either park money or seek a better return on investment than can be found in traditional banking. I had thought about writing about second home opportunities in Hong Kong for CandysDirt.com’s sister blog…

The Critter Report: Zika Virus’ Impact on Your Home

By Candy Evans | October 4, 2016 |

With heat and rain continuing to bear down on us even into October, and with Zika Virus making headlines across the U.S., some pest control companies have taken to fearmongering in an effort to sell their services. As a result, there’s a lot of misinformation and inaccuracy in the world of mosquito protection and prevention.…

Midcentury Modern Home in Overton Park Pops with Pizzazz

By Seth Fowler | October 4, 2016 |

The year was 1956.  Elvis Presley entered the music charts for the first time with “Heartbreak Hotel.”  Norma Jean Mortenson legally changed her name to Marilyn Monroe and married playwright Arthur Miller.  Actor Tom Hanks was born.  William H. O’Neal designed the home at 3605 Overton Park Drive East for Mr. and Mrs. John Church…

Oak Lawn Medical District Condo Is Spot On With Renovations, Updated Looks

By Leah Shafer | October 4, 2016 |

The medical district is a fast-changing neighborhood in Dallas. Our Tuesday Two Hundred, 4728 Bradford Dr. Apt. A, just hit the market and is a great example of the changes that are happening in that area of Oak Lawn. Lots of owners are taking the time, money, and effort to upgrade their properties and the results are…

Explore Lakewood: Annual Home Festival Features Six Superlative Stops

By Joanna England | October 3, 2016 |

Lakewood is full to the brim with incredible homes spanning a wide breadth of architectural styles and showcasing a talent pool deeper than the Mariana Trench. From classic English Tudors to Spanish Eclectics, Dutch Colonials, International Style, Moderns, and so much more, Lakewood truly has it all. This year, the 40th annual Lakewood Home Festival…

Seattle Architect Extraordinaire Tom Kundig Leads Discussion on Material Design

By Leah Shafer | October 3, 2016 |

The object we use every day were designed by someone, from forks to phones. The thought behind material object design is the subject of the next Dallas Architecture Forum Design Symposium. Taking place on Oct. 30 at the Nasher Sculpture Center, the afternoon will be focused on how outstanding design utilizes materials, from common to rare, as integral…