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Dallas Art Fair ’26 Finds Its Mood — And Lands on a High Note

By Elaine Raffel | April 25, 2026 |

If there was a single takeaway from this year’s Dallas Art Fair, it wasn’t a specific artist or even a standout booth. It was the mood. “The vibe is very upbeat,” said Dallas Art Fair Director Kelly Cornell.

This Fully Restored Kings Highway Craftsman Comes Move-In Ready

By Karen Eubank | April 25, 2026 |

It’s always a delight to see a historic home like this Kings Highway Craftsman get a new lease on life. The reason we still have charming original architecture in Dallas is largely due to the introduction of conservation districts. When neighbors became alarmed at encroaching development and started to see lovely, affordable homes bite the…

Your Home Inspector’s Spring Home Maintenance To-Do List

By Brenda Masse | April 25, 2026 |

When the weather is this beautiful outside, it’s hard not to procrastinate on the tedious chores on your spring home maintenance to-do list. Who wouldn’t prefer a little porch sitting or a nice walk in the park instead? Alas, your friendly home inspector is back again to remind you that when you put off these…

This Cedar Creek Lake Estate Delivers the Exhale

By Shelby Skrhak | April 24, 2026 |

You feel the shift somewhere around the last stretch of highway when Dallas starts to fade and the post oak trees close in. The drive to Cedar Creek Lake is part of the ritual — close enough to justify a spontaneous Friday escape, far enough to feel like you’ve actually left. Homes in 505 Ranch…

Who’s Testing Dallas Voters on Hotel Taxes for a New Mavericks Arena?

By Charles Grand | April 24, 2026 |

It’s been quiet at 1500 Marilla St. in recent weeks, at least on the surface. But behind the scenes the conversation appears to be percolating — focused less on whether a new Dallas Mavericks arena should be built and more on where it would go and how it would be funded. That shift comes as…

Effortless Style Plus a Smart Floorplan Equals an Incredible Lake Ridge Estates Home

By Daniel Lalley | April 24, 2026 |

While many homes have unique offerings and distinct features, it takes deliberate design to ensure they all add up to a compelling whole. This often calls for a solid floor plan, a cohesive character, and quality details. When each of these elements complements one another, a house becomes more than a collection of rooms. It…