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Surprisingly Youthful Ideas from Preston Center Task Force Zone 4 Meeting

By Jon Anderson | October 8, 2015 |

Last night, the Preston Center Task Force consultants Kimley-Horn and Associates met with residents of several “zones” including my own Zone 4 (Pink Wall). Now I’m not going to point fingers, but some of the earlier groups must’ve been Chatty Cathys as we were a half hour late getting started and had a hard stop…

Escape the Man Cave And Enjoy The Pigskin (and Cowskin! And Sheepskin!) at this IBB Design Fall Event

By Joanna England | October 8, 2015 |

Has the football fan in your life turned your home into the place where chip crumbs will be deposited? Want a more tasteful, stylish spot to watch the Red River Rivalry on Saturday? You can enjoy the OU vs. Texas game and the Iowa State vs. Texas Tech game from the comfort of IBB Design…

Sparkman Club-Highland North Reno Is Quick Flip That Makes Most of Space

By Leah Shafer | October 8, 2015 |

Sometimes, house flips get a bad rap. But many flippers make smart choices that turn outdated properties into warm, welcoming homes with lot of amenities. Today’s Thursday Three Hundred is just such a example. Located in Northwest Dallas at 3506 Warick Dr., near Royal and Marsh lanes, the house sold on Sept. 12, and went back on…

House Passes TRID Grace Period, but White House Still May Veto

By Candy Evans | October 8, 2015 |

So the House passed bipartisian legislation Wednesday afternoon to to help keep the mortgage process moving despite the noise from the White House about a veto. The bipartisan vote was 303-121, which is significant. The bill, called the Homebuyers Assistance Act, gives companies working in good faith, trying their best to comply with the onerous legislation,…

Gorgeous Ellen Grasso Transitional Has The Fixtures and Style You Crave

By Joanna England | October 7, 2015 |

If you want a builder with bold, transitional style that goes all-out on finishes, you have to consider Ellen Grasso & Sons in your short list. The lines are clean from the curb to the cabana, and everything inside is smooth and luxurious. The attention to detail with this custom build  in North Dallas is…

Self Employed? Perhaps a Live/Work Space is Right For You, Says Chase Heckendorn

By Joanna England | October 7, 2015 |

By Chase Heckendorn Special Contributor The growing culture of self-employed folks, creatives/freelancers and start-up businesses in Dallas has spurred quite a bit of demand for live/work space. Pioneered by some early loft developers in Deep Ellum, we’re now seeing a widespread trend of property owners and developers following in their footsteps. The idea of having…