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Children can bring the greatest joy to our lives. They can also bring the greatest disappointment. Up until this last week I had only ever experienced joy with our daughter. After this week, though, I think I am simply going to write her out of the will, which is something because she is our heir…
It’s no secret that buyers coming into North Texas are increasingly seeking homes in the exurbs for good reason: They get great schools and generally better value the further out they go — more spacious, more land, lower property taxes. I’m going to show you a home right now that might make any Dallas resident…
All the elements were in place for a perfect storm of a town hall meeting Monday evening. More than 100 people gathered, many wielding signs displaying their aversion to the Dallas comprehensive land use plan known as ForwardDallas. The meeting was called by District 1 Councilman Chad West who, with his appointed Plan Commissioner Christian…
What can I say that hasn’t already been said about the lovely, highly desirable neighborhood of Kessler Park? Realtor and historic home expert Douglas Newby says, “Kessler Park has the topography of Turtle Creek Park, the historic grandeur of Swiss Avenue, and the neighborhood cohesion of Highland Park.” Well put, Doug. So maybe it’s easy…
“When will my project be done?” That’s the million dollar question. Actually, $1.25 billion to be exact. But how do you tackle more than 800 municipal bond projects, let alone prioritize which ones go first? That’s the task that Jenny Nicewander and the City of Dallas’ Office of Bond and Construction Management have in store.…
Caroline Brooke wanted a home where she could walk out the door and get on her horse. She never expected to find her fit in a Waxahachie contemporary home. “We did not want a farmhouse,” Caroline said. “We like modern architecture, so it was a tall order to find a contemporary house with enough land…
