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Fairmount Tour of Historic Homes Makes Convert Out of a Renter

By Joy Donovan | May 9, 2024 |

This year’s director of the 42nd Fairmount Tour of Historic Homes has become evangelical about the annual Mother’s Day weekend event, to be held this year from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12. “I’ve learned how important the historic nature of the neighborhood is,” said Kelci Cox. “It has been so much…

Kentucky-Based Urban Planner Emily Liu Joins Dallas Senior Staff as Director of Planning And Urban Design

By April Towery | May 8, 2024 |

Just in time for the update of the City’s controversial comprehensive land use plan, Dallas has a new director of planning and urban design. Emily Liu, who most recently served as director of Louisville, Ky.’s Metro Planning and Design Services, will start her new job May 20, city officials announced Tuesday.  Andrea Gilles, who has…

Closet Confessions: HALL Arts Residences And Ornare Host a Panel on Smart Storage For Fashion Lovers

By CandysDirt | May 8, 2024 |

For fashion lovers, little thrills them more than a really good closet. (The one Big had built for Carrie? We rest our case.) Put that dream 21 stories in the sky — with glittery views of Dallas all around — and it’s a match made in high-rise heaven. One of the spectacular homes at HALL Arts Residences…

Property Tax Deadline One Week From Today

By Shelby Skrhak | May 8, 2024 |

Did you know that appraisal districts weren’t established until 1981, following the passage of The Property Tax Code (SB 621) during the 1979 Legislative Session. Thanks 1979. Here’s your friendly reminder that the deadline to file a protest of your property valuation is quickly approaching. We dug into each county’s websites to find detailed info to help…

Mob Wife Wannabe Transforms Brooklyn Home With Gaudy Decor

By Mimi Perez | May 8, 2024 |

As I was looking for something to write about I came across what can only be described as the most gaudy decor ever put into a house. Truly, it is glorious. I showed the listing to a friend and she said it looked like the kind of home a mob wife would own.  Being a…

Unexpected Home Inspection Finds That Will Surprise You

By Brenda Masse | May 8, 2024 |

Last week, we looked at some common home inspection problems, so this week, let’s take a look at a few unexpected home inspection finds. As a rule, home inspectors learn to expect the unexpected, but sometimes they find things that, well, stand out. Here are a few examples. That’s What The TPR Valve Is For…