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Dallas Housing Policy 2033 Focuses on Action But Not Data

By April Towery | September 2, 2024 |

How does the Mark Twain quote go? “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” The City of Dallas loves a good survey and sky-is-falling data, but when the numbers don’t support the narrative of a particular individual or advocacy group, they’re quickly dismissed. And to be fair, there’s also probably another survey…

Moving, Like Football, Is All About Preparation

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | September 1, 2024 |

A football coach will tell you that the game is won through preparation. When it comes time to move, like in football, preparation is the key to a low stress experience. A big move, like a big game, is full of too many critical decisions and Curtis Specialized Moving & Storage is here to help…

Heritage Oak Cliff Fall Home Tour Announces 2024 Dates

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | September 1, 2024 |

by Ryan Stepp Heritage Oak Cliff Co-Chair After a successful return for the Heritage Oak Cliff Fall Home Tour in 2023, we are happy to announce the 2024 Heritage Oak Cliff Fall Home Tour is back again Oct. 26-27 and will be even bigger than ever. The Fall tour will feature ten unique homes all…

City Hall Roundup: Council Questions Low Occupancy at Vantage Point Homeless Housing

By April Towery | September 1, 2024 |

Renovations are substantially complete at Lake Highlands’ Vantage Point housing development for the formerly homeless and about one-third of the units are leased. Dallas City Council members questioned the occupancy rate last week, pointing out that there are still a lot of unhoused residents sleeping on public roadways.  Vantage Point, a former extended-stay motel —…

This Bent Tree Beauty is a ‘Living Your Best Life’ Pinterest Board

By CandysDirt | August 31, 2024 |

Ever wondered what it would be like to live in a design board on your Pinterest account, surrounded by the very things you’ve curated to one day bring you joy and make life easier? You might come pretty close with 6030 Club Oaks Drive, as that seems to be how and why it was designed…

What’s Developing: Plans Revealed for Iconic Southfork Ranch

By Shelby Skrhak | August 31, 2024 |

Centurion American Development Group has big plans for the world’s most famous ranch. The Farmers Branch-based developer announced earlier this month that it will create 89 two-acre estate lots at the iconic Southfork Ranch. The developer plans to partner with a curated set of luxury builders to create the quality and caliber of residential development…