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Preservation Dallas begins a new series of In-Town Outings next week with a tour and presentation on the history and design of the 1913 Scottish Rite Cathedral, a Neo-Classical Revival designed by Hubbell and Greene Architects of Dallas. You have probably noticed this impressive landmark building on Harwood making your way downtown or heading to…
From your first glimpse of the French-traditional style estate in the incomparable Lake Forest neighborhood, you know you have found something special. In this fully gated community in Preston Hollow, the six-bedroom home at 7040 Hill Forest Drive has great curb appeal, facing the street in a C-shape. With four garages extending from the entry,…
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.…
