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Swearing Off Pirate Ship Motif Homes was ARRRRguably a Bad Idea with this Vegas Home

By Mimi Perez | February 19, 2025 |

Over the past couple of years, many stories have been written about homes that have a ship theme. Now the majority of these were of a pirate ship motif but there was one where someone built a house that looked like the Mayflower. That was their goal at least. The owners loved this house soooo…

Builders of Hope Hosts West Dallas ‘Heirs Property Workshop’ on Feb. 20

By CandysDirt | February 19, 2025 |

From Staff Reports Builders of Hope Community Development Corp. is hosting a free workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, to help West Dallas residents clear the title to their family home. Builders of Hope has been at the forefront of protecting legacy residents who want to stay in their Dallas neighborhoods. The CDC, led…

CandysDirt Event: Scout This Texas Coast Beach Community Without Leaving Dallas

By CandysDirt | February 18, 2025 |

For nearly two decades, Cinnamon Shore has redefined what a Texas beach getaway can be. With its master-planned coastal village charm and commitment to thoughtful development, this Port Aransas gem continues to set the standard for seaside living. Now, you have the exclusive opportunity to learn what’s next for this landmark community — without leaving…

Dallas Housing Coalition’s ‘Lege Tracker’ Monitors Bills That Will Affect New Home Construction, Property Taxes

By April Towery | February 18, 2025 |

Real estate reporters are constantly asking state legislators what bills we should be keeping an eye on and what’s happening with things like low-income housing tax credits, accessory dwelling units, and, of course, property taxes. But the Dallas Housing Coalition just rolled out a “lege tracker” webpage that’s going to make our jobs a little…

Mira Vista House Is a Must-See for Entertaining in Fort Worth Private School Corridor

By Joy Donovan | February 18, 2025 |

So, your beautiful children are enrolled at either Country Day, Southwest Christian, or Trinity Valley schools. You need a home large enough to entertain all the mahjong gals, not to mention a place to hold birthday parties for the soccer team, team meetings for school friends, and celebrations for church buddies. Outdoor entertaining is your…

Oak Lawn Heights Resident Sounds Alarm on Love Field Noise, Aviation Safety

By April Towery | February 18, 2025 |

Residents who live near Dallas Love Field have been raising concerns for years that excessive noise from the City-owned airport has severely diminished their quality of life and, in some cases, had them contemplating moving to a new location.  Oak Lawn Heights resident Anna Jordan entered the chat early this year by launching Loudfield.org, a…