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We’ve Got Dirt on New Fields Development in Frisco

By Shelby Skrhak | August 11, 2024 |

I’m going to channel my best Candy and say, ‘Oh my gosh you guys, Fields in Frisco is THE place to buy right now.’ I’m writing these words in my trusty reporter’s notebook as real estate’s upper echelon mingle around me at the new $14 million Fields Amenity Center near the Dallas North Tollway and…

The Pinnacle of Dallas Chic: Lovers Lane Heights Edition

By CandysDirt | August 10, 2024 |

If homes had personalities, 7710 Robin Road would be that one friend who’s simultaneously the life of the party, the style icon, and the one everyone wants to be around. It exudes effortless confidence, and like a Beyoncé or Taylor Swift of homes, is also powerful and elegant, leaving you a little starstruck after spending…

You Don’t Want to Miss This Tudor Cottage in The Kings Highway Conservation District

By Karen Eubank | August 10, 2024 |

In 1988, the Kings Highway Conservation District was the first to be formed in Dallas and only the second in the state. Neighbors became alarmed when an apartment building was erected on Kings Highway and decided to take action to preserve their neighborhood’s character. Sound familiar? With city officials pushing density, buying a home in…

Bad Day at Work? These Inspectors May Have You Beat

By Brenda Masse | August 10, 2024 |

Every job has its ups and downs and while the team at Green Scene Home Inspections loves what they do, even they can admit they have bad days now and then. And they’re happy to share those rough moments so we can all laugh and be glad it wasn’t us. So what does a bad…

Explore This Garland Paradise for Perfected Country Living

By Daniel Lalley | August 9, 2024 |

At some point, we have all dreamed of packing up and heading for that home in the country. Whether you’re a suburbanite or a city dweller, the thought of open air, scenic surroundings, and acres on acres of pasture is universally appealing. But you have to head out pretty far north or east to find…

Plan Commission OKs Revised 984-Unit Proposal for North Dallas’ Pepper Square

By April Towery | August 9, 2024 |

The Dallas Plan Commission approved a revised plan Thursday for a controversial 15.5-acre mixed-use development at Pepper Square that includes 984 housing units. About 116 of those units will be designated for retirement housing.  It appeared the CPC vote was 12-2 with Commissioners Joanna Hampton and Tom Forsyth voting against it. District 12 Commissioner Aaliyah…