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Forbes Honors Bernbaum/Magadini Architects Among Premier U.S. Architects

By CandysDirt | March 28, 2026 |

Methodical. Magical. Masterful. In the world of modern residential architecture, Bernbaum/Magadini Architects of Dallas rises above others because of their dedication to every detail, creating masterful, timeless, and indelible spaces of architecture and art. Revered by their clients and respected by their peers, Bernbaum/Magadini Architects has now received an honor solidifying its place among the…

The Worst Repairs Ever (And We’ve Seen Some Stuff)

By Brenda Masse | March 28, 2026 |

You can imagine we’ve seen some horrible repair jobs in the home inspection world. There are bad contractors, shady flippers, and wacky DIY fails. All can result in subpar repair work that we inspectors call out in our reports. But sometimes we see something that jumps past “bad repair” into “truly terrible” and even “never…

What an Ideal Deal for a Move-In-Ready Winnetka Heights Craftsman!

By Karen Eubank | March 28, 2026 |

Neighborhoods like Winnetka Heights are such a breath of fresh air. Since it’s a historic district, buyers can be assured of a cohesive look and that a giant two-story box will never spring up next to their charming Craftsman. The neighborhood was dubbed Dallas’ Ideal Suburb by the developer back in 1911. It became Dallas’…

Lake Granbury Living: This Home Puts 107 Ft. of Open Water Front and Center

By CandysDirt | March 27, 2026 |

The idea of the lake house used to be simple: a small place, a dock, and a reason to leave town on Friday afternoons. These days, buyers are looking at lake properties a little differently — not just as weekend escapes, but as places they can actually live, work, and host family and friends. That’s…

Council Member Casts Doubt on Dallas City Hall Report, Citing Past AECOM Settlement

By Charles Grand | March 27, 2026 |

In a sign that tensions may continue to rise as officials debate whether to relocate Dallas City Hall, a city council member is pointing to a past legal settlement involving AECOM, the firm that helped produce the building’s property condition assessment. Council Member Cara Mendelsohn (District 12) shared yesterday a 2023 Dallas Morning News article…

Hill Country Style Takes Contemporary Cues in This Terraza Hills Home

By Daniel Lalley | March 27, 2026 |

A Hill Country transitional-style home is defined by stone exteriors, deep-set porches, and large windows, but more importantly, this timeless architecture is informed by its Texas surroundings. Over the last few years, builders have refined the rustic roots of this movement to create contemporary versions. In places like Terraza Hills, located southwest of Fort Worth…