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Sur Le Lac: The Epitome of Luxury Living With The Convenience of a Condominium

By Joanna England | June 17, 2024 |

“Luxury” has become a rather nebulous concept in real estate. How often is a market-rate apartment building deemed a “luxury” rental? Too often to count. So when a development comes along that speaks to what “luxury” truly means, it’s no surprise that it develops an ardent fan base. That’s the case with Sur Le Lac,…

‘The Lemon on Stemmons’: Employee Emails Allege Fraud, Safety Concerns, Oppressive Work Environment at Stemmons Freeway Building 

By April Towery | June 17, 2024 |

An investigation into why 70 Dallas Development Services employees were forced to work in a building with three dozen fire code violations is underway, and city officials responsible for the building purchase and occupancy have said there were no “life and safety” matters to be concerned about. Employee emails obtained last week by CandysDirt.com tell…

A Shorecrest Contemporary Showplace Surrounded by Nature

By Karen Eubank | June 17, 2024 |

Kelton and Sarah Todd took one look at this Shorecrest property and instantly saw the possibilities. Not only do they have vision, they also have the talent and resources to make their vision a reality.  Kelton is an entrepreneur who has been a real estate investor for years. He and his brother got their mom…

Could Bedford ‘Bark Park’ Become Housing? Residents Say Keep it Green

By April Towery | June 17, 2024 |

As an affordable housing crisis continues to affect large metro areas and bedroom communities alike, municipalities of all sizes are evaluating their options for undeveloped land.  Some leaders in Tarrant County’s Bedford say they envision commercial and residential use on 57 acres currently owned by a local school district — but they’ll have to get…

High Tech, High Touch Is the Secret Sauce for Jim and Glenn Goodrich

By Elaine Raffel | June 16, 2024 |

Whoever said, “a father teaches his son to tie a tie; a son teaches his father to tweet,” could have been talking about Jim Goodrich and his son, Glenn. Theirs is the perfect partnership – each brings unique skills, strengths, and resources to the table.

City Hall Roundup: Three Housing Initiatives Are Included in Dallas’ 2025 Federal Legislative Priorities 

By April Towery | June 16, 2024 |

Pending some discussion with Dallas City Council members and stakeholders, local officials are poised to lobby the U.S. Congress to add blight remediation to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, improve the Point-in-Time homeless count procedures, and add funding to federal grant programs.  Director of Government Affairs Carrie Rogers was prepared to discuss the…