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Take Off in a Completely Updated Winnetka Heights Airplane Bungalow

By Karen Eubank | April 4, 2026 |

This 1927 Winnetka Heights airplane bungalow is quite the find for an Easter weekend. It’s move-in ready and located in one of the most charming historic neighborhoods in Dallas. Although this may seem all-American, the airplane bungalow was historically derived from an architectural style developed in India. They are characterized by a pop-up second floor,…

Mistakes Home Inspectors Find That Homeowners Should Try To Avoid

By Brenda Masse | April 4, 2026 |

Everyone makes mistakes, and yet we can only act on the information we have. Not everyone is an expert on home repair and maintenance, so it’s easy to make mistakes or allow poor or even dangerous housing conditions to develop. Today, we’ll take a look at a few common mistakes our home inspectors find that…

Neighborhood Group Claims 1,800 Signatures Opposing Preston-Royal Tower Project

By Charles Grand | April 3, 2026 |

Critics of a controversial development in Preston Hollow said they collected almost 1,800 signatures in opposition to the proposed $650-million mixed-use project that would see a 28-story hotel and 24-story apartment tower proposed for a small shopping center at the intersection of Preston Road and Royal Lane. Preserve Preston Hollow, a non-profit neighborhood group seeking…

Lardner Group and FAR + DANG Evolve Organic Design with Calm, Textured Modern Aesthetic

By Daniel Lalley | April 3, 2026 |

When it comes to creating compelling architecture, environmental elements are critical. In movements like Midcentury Modern, Japanese, and Scandinavian, calming organic design is everything. It speaks to us on a human level, evoking peace, harmony, and belonging. When executed with intention and taste, this design philosophy not only inspires us creatively but also connects us…

Charming Cul-de-Sac Crestwood Cottage Merits a Closer Look

By Eric Prokesh | April 3, 2026 |

Anyone who reads these pages knows my fondness for the charming, somewhat quirky Westside enclave of Crestwood. And 415 Crestwood Drive has already made a small cameo appearance in CandysDirt.com when Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s did a mega open-house-a-thon nearly a year and a half ago, when they opened more than 100 properties in every price…

Arlington Home Shines Within Walking Distance to Interlochen’s Holiday Sparkle

By Joy Donovan | April 3, 2026 |

The red brick traditional at 3105 Westwood Dr in Arlington is near the action, but not in the hot middle of the frenzy. Yes, this one-story residence is in the Westwood subdivision, a walkable distance to the Interlochen neighborhood, the one known for its Christmas lights. Lighting up the neighborhood, a decades-long holiday tradition, draws…