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Boating, skiing, and lake life in a pastoral home that’s an easy commute to Dallas — that could be the winning combination for a lucky home buyer next month. The waterfront home at 1812 Canal Ct. in Heath will go up for auction at 9 a.m. March 10. Previously listed at $3.9 million, the property’s…
If you’ve ever found yourself eyeing the pristine communities along 30A in Florida, Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas might just change your mind about what luxury living on the Texas coast can look like. Think pastel beach cottages, resort-style pools, palm-lined boardwalks, and golf carts zipping between neighborhood amenities — but with Lone Star roots…
A battle of property rights versus historic preservation and neighborhood compatibility will come to a head this week as the Dallas City Council is slated to vote on the Lakewood Conservation District expansion. The City Plan Commission, a quasi-judicial body appointed by the council, removed a large chunk of the proposed expansion area in November…
When the temperature is in the teens that is when my computer calls to me. Not only does my computer put out enough warmth to make my legs nice and toasty but it allows me to search for homes that are different and preferably in a location that is somewhat warmer. My searching took me…
If anyone knows this beautiful Swiss Avenue Italian Renaissance mansion inside out, it’s Dave Perry Miller’s Sharon Quist. She has listed the home four times since the 1990s. No street in Dallas holds more significance than Swiss Avenue. Thanks to the diligent work of a few dedicated preservationists, it became the first City of Dallas…
After three years on the job as the first full-time City Hall reporter for CandysDirt.com, I’m off to a new adventure covering the Texas Legislature, criminal justice, and Houston municipal government for The Houston Press. I get it, I’m not Luka, and there won’t be any protests about my departure. I don’t need to tell…
