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@properties Christie’s International Welcomes Acclaimed East Dallas Expert Michelle Holland

By Daniel Lalley | September 24, 2024 |

Known for brokering some of the most distinguished high-end home transactions in Texas, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate is synonymous with luxury. This full-service agency specializes in spectacular listings and provides a level of client service that is virtually unsurpassed in the industry. To deliver on this standard of service, @properties relies on a development…

North Texas Communities to Celebrate National Night Out During Uncertain Times for Dallas PD

By April Towery | September 24, 2024 |

As National Night Out approaches on Oct. 1, neighborhoods across North Texas are planning festive outdoor events in the name of awareness — but there’s a lot of discomfort when discussions turn to public safety in the ninth-largest city in America.  Less than a month ago, Dallas Police Officer Darron Burks, a former schoolteacher, was…

Builders of Hope Rolls Out Anti-Displacement Toolkit to Keep Legacy Residents in Their Homes 

By April Towery | September 24, 2024 |

It’s been a long time coming but Builders of Hope Community Development Corp. is rolling out its much-anticipated Anti-Displacement Toolkit before the Dallas City Council next month.  A series of workshops kicked off in mid-September, offering a chance for residents who are directly affected by gentrification and displacement in their neighborhoods to gain an understanding…

EXCLUSIVE: Councilman Paul Ridley on Why He Changed (or Saved) ForwardDallas 2.0

By April Towery | September 23, 2024 |

You might say Dallas City Councilman Paul Ridley has been bearing the weight of the world — or at least the future of single-family neighborhoods if ForwardDallas has anything to say about it. The City of Dallas’ comprehensive land use plan heads to the City Council on Wednesday for a public hearing and possible vote…

Hayes Signature Homes Luxury Spec is All That and More

By Karen Eubank | September 23, 2024 |

Seldom do you find a luxury spec home that looks like it was designed for a sophisticated custom client. But that’s exactly what Hayes Signature Homes has recently completed in Preston Hollow. As I was considering what to bring you today, the price obviously caught my eye, but as I scrolled through photos, it struck…

Dallas Council Member Offers 3 Suggestions to Generate Revenue Without Burdening Residents

By April Towery | September 23, 2024 |

Texas cities are hamstrung by state budget caps that impact the amount of property tax revenue municipalities can collect, but there are opportunities to bring in revenue without raising taxes, Councilman Chad West suggested last week as the council adopted the lowest property tax rate in modern Dallas history. During the City Council’s final public…