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Looks Like Highland Park Is Leaving DART

By Charles Grand | May 3, 2026 |

DART appears to have dodged a couple of bullets last night, but one hit dead on, with Highland Park residents voting to withdraw their city from the regional transit system. As previously reported by CandysDirt.com, Dallas Area Rapid Transit has been facing a suburban revolt from member cities dissatisfied with the cost-benefit they’ve been getting…

Trade Traffic for Tranquility at This Luxe Lake Ray Hubbard Escape

By CandysDirt | May 2, 2026 |

Let’s be real: urban life is great for a Michelin three-star steak dinner or a day in the Dallas Arts District, but do you really want to spend an evening stuck in an unexpected traffic jam going home? If you’re ready to trade the constant hum of I-75/Central or the Dallas North Tollway for the…

This Masterfully Kept Midcentury Modern Split-Level Ranch Is Going To Go Fast!

By Karen Eubank | May 2, 2026 |

We must be besotted with this Midcentury Modern split-level ranch. We featured it in 2021 and in 2023, and it’s fascinating to look back to see how each owner put their imprint on it. I’ll link those old articles so you can time-travel! However, it’s hard to beat this latest iteration because it resonates on a…

Some Easy Maintenance Tips To Save Yourself From Costly Repairs Down the Road

By Brenda Masse | May 2, 2026 |

Maintenance matters. Don’t get tired of hearing that because at the end of the day, it means saving you money. Obviously, some things you can’t do yourself unless you’re especially handy. But there are a handful of simple checks and touch-ups you can easily do to keep your home running smoothly, save you money, and…

This Northern Heights Home Turns Katy Trail Frontage Into Architecture

By Shelby Skrhak | May 1, 2026 |

Homes in the Knox neighborhood of Northern Heights don’t trade often, and when they do, they get attention. That’s certainly the case for this David Griffin listing at 3503 Edgewater, and why we’re giving you this bonus edition of the Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters, Senior Financial Officer with First Horizon.…

Property Tax Protest Deadline Just Two Weeks Away

By Charles Grand | May 1, 2026 |

Single-family home listings may be shifting in North Texas, but that won’t change your property tax bill for this year — and you’ve only got two weeks left to meet the May 15 deadline to protest your home’s value. By now, everyone should have received their 2026 property value notice from their county appraisal district,…