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April Showers Can Bring May Storm Damage

By Brenda Masse | April 27, 2025 |

It’s storm season in North Texas, and that means it can be sunny and beautiful one minute and dark as night with 80 mph winds and golf-ball-sized hail the next. Heavy rains and storms can wreak havoc on your home, and while some damage is covered by homeowners insurance, all damage costs time and energy…

Explore 500+ Homes on Sunday During Ebby Halliday Companies’ Spring Home Tour

By CandysDirt | April 26, 2025 |

As spring paints North Texas in bold colors and sweet blossoms sway in the breeze, it’s not just nature that’s in full bloom — the spring housing market is, too. Ebby Halliday Realtors, Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate, and Williams Trew are here for it during the Ebby Halliday Companies’ annual Spring Home Tour, happening this…

Dreamy Duncanville Cottage in Greenbriar Estates? Yes, Please!

By Karen Eubank | April 26, 2025 |

Greenbriar Estates is basically Preston Hollow in Duncanville but surrounded by nature, and we’ve found the sweetest spot in this neighborhood. Nestled into Tenmile Creek Preserve, this Duncanville cottage backs up to one of the creek’s tributaries and is just minutes from Joe Pool Lake, Cedar Hill State Park, and Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center. Los…

Reporter’s Notebook: Some Hidden Treasures to Find at the White Rock Home Tour Today

By Shelby Skrhak | April 26, 2025 |

The White Rock Home Tour returns this weekend with six striking homes that speak to the neighborhood’s midcentury roots, modern sensibilities, and unmistakable East Dallas vibe. From crisp renovations to creative new builds, the lineup offers a peek inside some of the most thoughtfully designed residences near the lake. I’ve combed through the photos, pored…

Pepper Square Fight Heads Back to Court

By Charles Grand | April 25, 2025 |

Attorneys faced off in court again over the redevelopment of Pepper Square Friday morning, with a neighborhood association seeking a temporary restraining order barring the city from taking any further action to advance the project. The plaintiff in the case, SAVE Pepper Square Neighborhood Association, argued that rezoning of the site to mixed-use is a…

For Those Looking to Stretch Out, This Custom Wylie Equestrian Home Is Perfect

By Daniel Lalley | April 25, 2025 |

A northeastern suburb of Dallas, Wylie is one of those quaint Texas towns rooted in rail travel. Coming out of the 1800s, this city has grown to accommodate nearly 58,000 residents. However, it’s still one of the best places to seek secluded serenity in our ever-growing suburban landscape. Nestled next to Lavon Lake and Lake…