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Are We There Yet? This Lovejoy ISD Home Says Yes

By CandysDirt | November 9, 2024 |

A quick Google search for the phrase “how you know when you’ve arrived,” yields returns along the lines of “coming to a place of great joy and completion.” That’s a pretty darn good marker, and we would add that maybe a quick shortcut to arrival involves pulling your car up in front of 915 Bentwater Drive…

Westwood Park is the Best Of Both Worlds

By Karen Eubank | November 9, 2024 |

We are rediscovering Oak Cliff neighborhoods at a rapid pace and finding some pretty sweet deals. Wynwood and Kiestwood are familiar to us all now, but this week, I discovered Westwood Park. It’s a neighborhood I’d not investigated before, and WOW this is definitely the place to call home! I’ve found you a gorgeous and…

DIY Don’ts Are More Entertaining Than DIY Do’s

By Brenda Masse | November 9, 2024 |

We would never want to imply that there aren’t a plethora of DIY masters out there doing amazing projects at home. But a column full of, “Check out the great job Jane did fixing her kitchen sink,” wouldn’t be nearly as much fun as seeing other people’s epic fails. It’s called schadenfreude. That’s why this…

Architect Owners Reimagined This Hollywood Heights Bungalow in East Dallas

By Daniel Lalley | November 8, 2024 |

Masterpiece listings come in all shapes and sizes. From colossal colonial gems to quaint suburban sanctuaries, beautiful design doesn’t discriminate between size, neighborhood, or even architectural style. The true commonalities of incredible homes are visionary craftsmen and creative ideas. When you discover a true passion project, the difference is almost palpable. For this week’s Inwood…

Dallas Voters Sent a Message at the Polls But the City’s Next Steps Are Unclear

By April Towery | November 8, 2024 |

Dallas voters made their stance clear at the polls Tuesday, rejecting proposed salary increases for City Council members while approving two of three controversial charter amendments driven by petition — each of which local elected officials had vocally opposed. But questions remain how and when the amendments will be implemented. About 57% of Dallas County’s…

Chic Updates Have Transported This Arlington Midcentury Modern Into This Millennium

By Joy Donovan | November 8, 2024 |

No way to miss this week’s CandysDirt.com Friday $500K featured home. Distinctive and unique describe the expansive Ranch-style one-story at 916 Live Oak Lane in Arlington. It’s a unique look available for a homebuyer wanting a house that stands out. Far from one of those cookie-cutter house in a homogenous neighborhood, this 1967 updated ranch…