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The Biggest Historic Preservation Losses of 2024

By Karen Eubank | December 26, 2024 |

It’s never a surprise to hear about a historic preservation loss. What is surprising is how much better 2024 was than 2023. This past year, I’m happy to report that our wins outweighed our losses. Although we had fewer losses, they were significant. The Cox Mansion At the top of the list of historic preservation…

Some 2024 CRE Highlights Ahead of Anticipated Banner Year for D-FW

By Charles Grand | December 26, 2024 |

Word is the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area is the top market to watch next year, and if some of the activity logged in 2024 is any indication, 2025 may very well be a banner year for commercial real estate. Stressing North Texas’ diversified economy and growing population, the latest Emerging Trends in Real Estate report…

P. Murrell Real Estate Group Annual Bash Is #ChristmasPartyGoals To Inspire

By Brenda Masse | December 25, 2024 |

I have a confession to make. I’m a little bit shy about going to parties, especially by myself and even more so when I don’t know a lot of people. So when I got invited to the P. Murrell Real Estate Group annual Christmas party, I was super excited, but I’m not gonna lie, I…

Spider Monkeys, Flamingos, and a Turducken Left Me Gobsmacked in 2024

By Mimi Perez | December 25, 2024 |

Oh 2024, you started out just like Thelma and Louise. Happy and carefree. Ready to take on the world and look for some adventures. The Gusman and I were bouncing right along to our own tune. We were blessed enough to watch our girl graduate with her Master of Fine Arts and move her to…

Revisiting the 2024 Designer’s Corner Most Intriguing People

By Elaine Raffel | December 25, 2024 |

One of the gifts of being a Candys Dirt writer is the amazing array of quintessentially cool people we get to meet.

Lux Custom Homes Does it Again: Mediterranean Transitional With a New York Vibe

By Candy Evans | December 24, 2024 |

There is a lot of new construction in the coveted neighborhoods of Preston Hollow, Bluffview, North Dallas and Lakewood. Much of it seems to be following the “white box” trend even as it calls itself “transitional.” There is “transitional,” and then there is 4206 Woodfin Drive. Take a breath before you see this masterpiece. Transitional…