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Elijah Kord Custom Homes Brings New Exquisite Development Near Downtown

By CandysDirt | January 9, 2025 |

Elijah Kord Custom Homes (EKCH) EKCH is led by Ed and Mahsa Balazadeh. Together, they have introduced a new development in East Dallas, Aarhus Way, and another home in Trinity Grove that captures the perfection of modern living. Luxury at Every Price Elijah Kord is redefining modern living in Dallas with visionary designs and unparalleled…

This Junius Heights Craftsman Showcases What’s Possible in a Historic Home

By Karen Eubank | January 9, 2025 |

If you’re moving here from a much older city like Boston, New York, or San Diego and are in the market for a historic property, you might not think Dallas has much to offer. You’d be surprised. This two-story, completely updated 1915 Junius Heights Craftsman Bungalow is an excellent example of what’s available. It’s easy…

‘I appreciate you’: The Words You Can Almost Hear the Late Joan Trew Say

By Seth Fowler | January 9, 2025 |

“I appreciate you.” That simple, heartfelt phrase was uttered countless times each day by Joan Trew, always delivered in her warm, never-failing Alabamian accent. She said it to fellow agents, buyers, sellers, and anyone lucky enough to cross her path. And the great thing about Joan was that she meant it. Joan Trew passed away…

Dallas-Based Willow Bridge Apartment Management Company Added to DOJ’s Lawsuit Against RealPage

By CandysDirt | January 9, 2025 |

From Staff Reports Dallas-based Willow Bridge Property Co. is among the latest to be accused by the U.S. Department of Justice of using RealPage’s rent recommendation system to drive up rates and decrease competition. The DOJ lawsuit was filed in August; Willow Bridge and five other multifamily property companies were added to the civil antitrust…

Sycamore Strategies Developing Affordable Housing, Hotel Lodging in Downtown’s Magnolia

By April Towery | January 8, 2025 |

Hold up now; this is big. Sycamore Strategies, on the heels of a huge groundbreaking at the Cabana Hotel, confirmed last week via public documents that it plans to gut and redevelop the interior of the 29-story Magnolia Dallas and use half the space for affordable housing and the other half for hotel lodging.  The…

Dallas Officials: Protect People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants Ahead of Winter Storm 

By April Towery | January 8, 2025 |

Ladies and gentlemen, don’t start your engines. In a press conference Tuesday, officials from Dallas’ public safety, transportation, and housing and homelessness departments, among others, urged residents to stay off the roads if possible and protect people, pets, pipes, and plants during a winter storm that could bring up to four inches of snow between…