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Emily Miller Brings The Kips Bay Decorator Show House Inspiration Home

By Karen Eubank | October 28, 2024 |

With visions of the 2024 Dallas Kips Bay Decorator Show House dancing in my brain after a three-hour press tour on Thursday, I opened up Realtor.com to scout for a Monday Morning Millionaire. Lo and behold, this classic University Park home popped up, and boy, does it show us how Kips Bay inspiration can work…

Dallas Architecture Forum to Host Builders Roundtable Panel Discussion on Nov. 3

By CandysDirt | October 28, 2024 |

From Staff Reports Industry leaders will gather Nov. 3 at the invitation of the Dallas Architecture Forum to honor the late Bill Ward, who along with his wife Cindy saw their Frank Welch-designed home become a beautiful reality —thanks to a builder’s vision.  The “Builders Roundtable: Bill Ward Memorial Panel Discussion” is set for 2…

Fort Worth’s ‘Thrive on Crawford’ Combines Healthcare Services With Multifamily Housing 

By April Towery | October 28, 2024 |

A 67-unit multifamily housing project is under construction in Fort Worth and future tenants can shake off the blues about getting to doctor’s appointments on time. Thrive on Crawford will include 2,200 square feet of commercial space leased to a health network for primary care, pediatric, behavioral health, orthopedics, cardiology, and oncology services. Construction of…

Waterworld on Royalshire Takes You From Tank to Turf, With a Swimming Pool In Between

By Candy Evans | October 27, 2024 |

Waterworld. That’s the word that came to mind as I entered this beautiful north Preston Hollow/Preston Haven home on a hot, 100-plus-degree day in August. I was cooled instantly, not just by the efficient AC but by the double dose of sky-blue water that visually wows as soon as you open the front door. Talk…

Country Legend Loretta Lynn’s Grandson and His 5 Dogs Love The Landing on Lake Grapevine

By Karen Eubank | October 27, 2024 |

Country music legend Loretta Lynn had 26 grandkids. It’s not surprising that at least one of them ended up in Texas. While it’s interesting that her grandson Ethan Lyell chose to renovate a home in the gated community of The Landing on Lake Grapevine, it’s not why people are going to love this English Manor…

City Hall Roundup: Council Questions Unfinished Dallas Bond Projects

By April Towery | October 27, 2024 |

Almost two decades have passed since voters approved a $1.35 billion slate of bond projects in 2006, and Dallas Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn said the delays are inefficient and “not good governance.”  The council member’s comments came during an Oct. 16 City Council briefing, at which elected officials were updated on the ‘06 bond program as…