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Tuesday Two Hundred: Moving Back From The Burbs? You’ll Love This University Terrace Sweetheart

By Joanna England | April 22, 2014 |

According to Vishaan Chakrabarti’s essay in last Sunday’s Dallas Morning News Points section, America has an addiction to suburbs that isn’t sustainable, and as more young people move back into the urban core, the federal government will need to de-emphasize its policies that have propagated suburban sprawl: For all of the attention showered on hipster enclaves…

Need a Shot of Spring Flavor? Don’t Miss This Happy Hour Demonstration at Capital Distributing

By Joanna England | April 22, 2014 |

Capital Distributing invites you to “Step into Spring” next Tuesday, April 29, for its SubZero/Wolf happy hour. The fun and flavors let loose at 4 p.m. at the Stemmons Freeway showroom, where they’ll have delicious drinks and appetizers, as well as a demonstration of some of their amazing kitchen appliances. Check out some hot steam…

An Ode To Crude: Because It Keeps Our Real Estate Market Hopping

By Candy Evans | April 22, 2014 |

Preston Road, northbound at Royal.

The Mockingbird Tunnel: Once Upon a Time This Was a Good Idea Until, Yeah, NIMBY

By Candy Evans | April 22, 2014 |

Back in 2000, I vaguely remember the proposal to build a proposed toll tunnel under Mockingbird Lane from one end of the city to the other, creating virtually a cross-town expressway underground. But it got a very a cool reception, mostly from Park Cities residents.

Transwestern Ready to File for Zoning Case as Battle Behind the Pink Wall Heats Up: Developer’s Video

By Candy Evans | April 22, 2014 |

It’s showtime: the case to rezone a critical portion of Preston Hollow to accommodate 220 luxury apartments at Preston & Northwest Highway heads to the Dallas Plan Commission and the City Council this week. Here is a video from the developer, Transwestern, narrated by Sarah Dodd, describing the development, the neighborhood, and all the stuff…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Historic Beverly Drive Mansion in Highland Park is a Hal Thompson Masterpiece at $14,500,000

By Candy Evans | April 21, 2014 |

This home is so very Easter Monday, and also such a beautiful example of Highland Park neoclassical architectural history that defines Dallas real estate. Built in 1922 by the renown Hal Thompson, it sits on one of the most prestigious corners in the city (Eton and Beverly) with stately columns, slate and metal roof, perfectly…