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A surprise move by the City Plan Commission to reduce fees that developers pay the city caused consternation at the most recent Dallas Park & Recreation Board meeting, with board members claiming the reduction could imperil the city’s ability to buy land for new parks. Admittedly, the intricacies of the controversy are a little convoluted…
So our dog Hazel, Hazelberg to our close friends and family, can be a pill. We simply cannot take him anywhere without him drawing out the absolute drama in people. As we were waiting in the drive-thru lane at the bank, the lady in front of us got out of her car and yelled, “Can…
There’s no question that Craig and Kathryn Walt Hall, founders of the HALL Group real estate development firm, have made a significant impact on the growth and vibrancy of downtown Dallas. The Halls were honored last week at Downtown Dallas Inc.’s annual meeting, a ritzy soirée at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Lucy Billingsley, a partner in…
Lake Forest is hot for so many reasons! Number one is that it is a guard-gated neighborhood. Let’s remember California newcomers are snatching up properties in Dallas’s secure communities, which are extremely scarce. These neighborhoods are more prolific in California, and Dallas has not yet caught up, so our existing gated communities are highly sought-after.…
Luxury real estate in Dallas is one of the most sought-after markets in the country. Our only challenge is providing enough of these ultra-luxury homes for our high-net-worth buyers. As of Feb. 24, there were only four single-family homes over $20 million on the market. Fortunately, Compass Realtor Jonathan Rosen has just listed another one…
From staff reports After years of stalled progress and community pushback, the future of the old hospital site at 2929 S. Hampton Road might finally take a turn. On Monday, the Housing and Homeless Solutions Committee directed city staff to draft a “request for interest” (RFI) document, a first step in determining whether developers have…
