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As the summer comes to a close, your pool may not be in the best shape of the season. All the public pools close for the season after Labor Day, but since it’s still in the 90s here in North Texas, we know we’ll be in the pool ’til October. But before too long, you’ll…
When the Dallas City Council voted last month to auction a city-owned property that’s been overrun by vandals and squatters, Councilman Jesse Moreno said he was disappointed that immediate demolition wasn’t authorized. It appears that at the time, neither Moreno nor his colleagues knew the building was on the National Register of Historic Places. In…
When we think about lakeside properties, opulence isn’t often the first thing that comes to mind. Especially in East Texas pine country, where cabins, cottages, and bungalows make up the bulk of the real estate backdrop. In fact, areas like Gun Barrel City, Winnsboro, and Malakoff are well-known for quaint lakeside lodges with incredible outdoor…
Anyone familiar with Southlake knows that it’s a busy place. The northeast Tarrant County suburb is surrounded by Highway 114, and the parking lot known as 1709 can be a giant headache. Add to that school pick-up lines and restaurant parking, not to mention football traffic. It all just goes with living in this suburb…
If you’re in the market for a stylish home in an idyllic neighborhood, you don’t want to miss a new offering brought by Susan Bradley of Allie Beth Allman & Associates. Timeless and cheerful, 6936 Town North Drive in Northeast Dallas near White Rock Lake welcomes you with a manicured front lawn, classic blue shutters,…
Writing about historic preservation weekly puts me in touch with the best preservation experts in Dallas. It’s given me a lot of insight. Although I’m just the messenger, I regularly get emails from readers like this one: Dear Karen,I bought a beautiful historic home with the intention of remodeling and updating it. Now, my builder…
