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Could Reports of The ‘Forever Chemicals’ PFAS in Texas Water Supplies Affect Home Prices?

By Joanna England | April 16, 2024 |

A new report from the Texas Tribune shows that several Texas water systems are contaminated with PFAS levels above newly released limits for the “forever chemicals.” The report named several North Texas water facilities with levels of PFAS that exceed limits deemed “safe” for consumption, including those serving affluent suburbs. Sandwiched between Ridgeview Ranch Golf…

How Adaptive Reuse Is Converting Downtown Dallas Boardrooms to Residential Bedrooms

By Shelby Skrhak | April 16, 2024 |

On this episode of Dallas Dirt, the conversation revolves office conversions in commercial real estate. It’s no secret that office buildings across the country are sitting half-vacant, but this trio of an architect, a commercial real estate broker, and a land use consultant says adaptive reuse is the answer. Join Dallas Dirt host Candy Evans…

See Why This Old East Dallas Neighborhood is Special at The Munger Place Wine Walk Saturday

By Karen Eubank | April 16, 2024 |

Visiting Munger Place is like stepping back in time. Prairie Foursquare homes with broad porches line the tree-shaded streets. Neighbors know each other, there are always events, and the feeling of community is palpable. On Saturday, you can experience all of this at the Munger Place Wine Walk and Home Tour. Munger Place History Munger…

Home Repair Funds Requested by North Oak Cliff Residents Won’t be on May Bond Ballot

By April Towery | April 16, 2024 |

Housing advocates were disappointed that the Dallas City Council designated just $26.4 million for housing in the upcoming May bond election, but instead of getting mad, they’re going to get creative.  Some District 1 residents in North Oak Cliff’s long-established neighborhoods such as Elmwood, Polk Vernon, Hampton Hills, West Kessler, Jimtown, Kidd Springs, and South…

Want Museums, Shopping, And Restaurants? This Fort Worth Condominium is Near Them All

By Joy Donovan | April 16, 2024 |

So, we all know the most important thing about real estate, right? Repeat after me: “Location, location, location.” That’s what this attractive Fort Worth condominium has — the right location in spades. “The thing that sells it is the location,” said Realtor Andrea Childress with Monument Realty. “Downtown Fort Worth is just right there.” A…

Cara Mendelsohn: What is The Real Cost of The 2024 Dallas Bond?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | April 15, 2024 |

By Cara Mendelsohn District 12 Dallas City Councilmember Early voting for the Dallas Bond 2024 starts next week, Monday, April 22, running through April 30. Election day is May 4th. There are ten propositions, or topics, and you can vote “for” or “against” each one. Together, the amounts of each proposition total $1.25 billion dollars.…