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Crime Report: Criminals Get Bolder Around the Holidays

By Zachary Dickens | December 30, 2014 |

We all are sometimes awoken by strange noises at night. But those noises are rarely caused by strange men trying to break into our house. At 12:50 a.m. on Dec. 24, a resident of the 4400 block of Bordeaux Avenue was awakened by a thumping sound. When she got downstairs, she saw two men kicking…

Texas Tops List of Magnet States For 10th Straight Year

By Joanna England | December 30, 2014 |

This will surprise absolutely no one in Texas. We’ve been saying it until we’re blue in the face, really. But it’s nice to hear someone else tell us that Texas is a hot commodity, and that’s what we gleaned from Allied Van Lines‘ 2014 Magnet State Report, which puts Texas in the No. 1 spot…

Cowhide Accents, Gold Fixtures, Midcentury Style Named Among Top 2015 Trends

By Leah Shafer | December 29, 2014 |

Style makers, movers, and shakers, 2015 is going to be a beautiful year, one that is “modern, yet approachable.” At least, it is according to Zillow Digs, which has announced the top five 2015 trends in their annual Home Trend Forecast, as well as which four fads from 2014 are on their way to the style…

Mecox Spotlights The Stylish Jan Showers And Her Design Predictions for 2015

By Joanna England | December 29, 2014 |

We love Jan Showers. I mean L-O-V-E. This woman has some serious style, with an unparalleled ability to create glamorous interiors anywhere. She combines color and shapes in a way that makes her one of the most sought-after interior designers. Showers, who published her “Glamorous Retreats” this year, sat down with Mecox for a little…

Sean Payton’s Vaquero Mansion Got a Lot of Buzz in 2014

By Joanna England | December 29, 2014 |

What didn’t we love about 2006 Brazos, Sean Payton’s beautiful and opulent Vaquero mansion that hit the market in January of 2014. This incredible home really has it all, from a disco with a lighted dancefloor that you wouldn’t believe, a luxurious garage, and a master suite you’d never have to leave. Five bedrooms, four full…

Downtown Dallas: What Can We Do To Make It Better?

By Candy Evans | December 29, 2014 |

Leah has committed to tracking more of what’s happening in downtown Dallas Real Estate this year, and that’s great because there is a lot to track! I love downtown Dallas, I just don’t like getting there. And I’m no stranger to urban living. I have lived in three different urban environments: Chicago, New York and…