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Amanda Popken: Fate of Fair Park Hangs in the Balance Thursday

By Amanda Popken | August 3, 2016 |

[Editor’s Note: We’re hosting a robust conversation about the future of Fair Park here on CandysDirt.com ahead of the 8:30 a.m., Aug. 4 City of Dallas Park Board meeting that could help decide the iconic landmark’s fate.] UPDATE: We have the entire agenda, including the unabridged version of the Walt Humann proposal for managing Fair…

Resort-Like Preston Hollow Estate on Three Quarters of an Acre Defines Luxury Living

By Candy Evans | August 3, 2016 |

Every once in a while, a truly extraordinary home comes on the market. Something that makes even Realtors do a double take. And this home will make you never want to leave the house! The resort-like estate at 7122 Royal Ln. defines exquisite taste and outdoor living, and it’s got our complete attention. The home…

Plano Residents Rally to Save Historic Collinwood House from Demolition

By Leah Shafer | August 3, 2016 |

The Collinwood House is the oldest structure still standing in the city of Plano, and it faces demolition to make way for a structure in a new park. The 1860’s era house sits on city land being developed for a 124-acre park, which will include hike-and-bike trails, a dog park, and parking spaces. Plano officials are…

Drexel Highlander Rolling Out $4 Million Plus Upgrade & Name Rebranding

By Candy Evans | August 3, 2016 |

New doors, windows, copper roof, a security system better than Fort Knox (or at least Cowboy Stadium) and miles of mortar joints going under a microscope! Starting this fall, the Drexel Highlander Condominium on Oak Lawn is getting an overhaul, a major overhaul — to the tune of $4 million plus. It’s even getting a…

The Homeless Problem in Dallas is a REAL Real Estate Problem

By Candy Evans | August 2, 2016 |

We have showcased the generosity of one of the city’s most progressive and elite real estate networking groups, the Pacesetters, and how they have made a commitment to eradicate homelessness in Dallas. 35 dynamic top-producing agents from a myriad of brokerages created a selective networking group back in 2003. It is by invitation only, and…

Modest But Mighty, This Winnetka Heights Home is Tiny Living Done Right

By Joanna England | August 2, 2016 |

If you’ve been ogling over those cute tiny homes that are popping up everywhere, but you’re not sure if a life on wheels or in the boonies for you, this listing from David Griffin & Company Realtor Bart Thrasher shows that you can live itty bitty in the city. Bart, who lives in Winnetka Heights…