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While my 20-something-year-old daughter was earning her undergrad degree, I happened to ask her if she and her friends were doing anything for Valentine’s Day. “Momma, we don’t do Valentine’s Day. We do Galentine’s Day.” I stood corrected and intrigued. I believe my retort was, “What the hell is Galentine’s Day?” Galentine’s Day = Ovaries Before…
This 1954 contemporary home is an exceptional find in a fantastic location. Built by renowned architect Thomas Stanley, the home is a showplace that has been lovingly brought into the current moment by its owners, and will be a treasure for discerning buyers. That’s why 5919 Bordeaux Ave. is this week’s Highlight Home of the…
Twice now the City of Dallas has been shot down by the courts in its effort to prohibit short-term rental homes — like those listed on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo — in single-family neighborhoods and it’s spent $3.5 million thus far doing so. A judge ruled Feb. 9 that the City “is mistaken” in…
Giving back is second nature to Dixey Arterburn. For the seasoned Dave Perry Miller agent, philanthropy isn’t merely a choice – it’s engrained in her DNA. This past weekend, we caught up with the tireless Realtor, who, in addition to showing homes, was making final preparations for this Friday’s Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball.
There are times when the opening description of a home does not do it justice. “Investor Special! Builder’s Dream! Needs a major rehab” is the opening line to the home featured in this week’s column. The listing agent clearly left off: “Would make a great location for a horror movie.” This is a more accurate…
I have been thinking a lot about my late mother lately, not that I ever don’t think about her, but in particular her real estate comings and goings. It’s the goings I’m musing. Like me, my mother got one shot at building what was her dream house, or as close as she could get to…
