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In 1905, Denton’s Tripp-Graham Home Was a Wedding Gift. Today its Interior Is the Real Gift

By Nikki Barringer | March 9, 2024 |

Now this is an estate. But not really an estate estate if we have Google weigh in. I’m reporting this in real time because Google, get your act together. Off the bat there are three contradicting definitions. Since one serves my purpose the most, we’ll go with it compliments of lawinsider.com: An estate home means…

The Place to Be: A Green Acres Lifestyle Just 2 Hours East of Dallas on Lake Cypress Springs

By Joanna England | March 9, 2024 |

Have you heard of Scroggins? Just two hours east of Dallas, this Franklin County town was settled in the 1850s and named after the owner of a nearby sawmill. Today, Scroggins is the home of the Catalpa Worm Festival and this 36-acre farm that has the feel of Green Acres. “While the farm is remote…

Spring Break Alert: Two Incredible Vacation Homes Are Ready For Fun in Henderson Bay at Long Cove

By Candy Evans | March 8, 2024 |

We have long believed in the vacation home magic of Long Cove, one of the most popular vacation home developments in the state. It is proximate to Dallas-Fort Worth, exquisitely planned and orchestrated, and the developer had the experience and resources to do it right from the beginning. Long Cove is also driveable from Dallas —…

Crowley ISD to Debut Permanent Campus for Public Montessori Elementary School in Karis This Fall

By CandysDirt | March 8, 2024 |

Families in North Texas benefit from quality public education options for their children, so how do prospective homebuyers measure their new home’s location based on not just the school district but also the zoned school’s offerings? Studies have shown that quality schools influence the value of the home and a buyer’s decision to move. The…

Despite Council Mandate, City Staff Didn’t Seek Alternative Funding Sources, Designs For Interstate 345

By April Towery | March 8, 2024 |

The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a “hybrid trench option” for Interstate 345 last year, with the condition that city staff explore grant funding to pay for it and design alternatives to make sure the trench was the best option. However, the council was told Wednesday that the project will cost about $600 million more…

Midway Hollow Welcomes a Thomas Cusick Custom With Impeccable Design Innovative Technology

By Daniel Lalley | March 8, 2024 |

In the last couple of months, we’ve had the pleasure of covering some incredible custom homes. Across Dallas neighborhoods such as Lakewood and Green Cove Estates, new builds have become focal points for a few standout streets. This week, Midway Hollow is in the spotlight for a spectacular listing crafted by Thomas Cusick Custom Homes.…