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Kimberly Ashmore Just Listed a European Manor House That Will Knock Your Socks Off

By Karen Eubank | February 5, 2024 |

This European Manor House caught my attention for several reasons. It’s stunning. It’s also on almost half an acre, and it’s in Highland Park. But of course, there’s more — like this red hot bar! When you see a home of this size, almost 8,700 square feet and built in the late 1980s, you could…

Parks Bond Funds Increase as Council Members Pledge Millions in ‘Discretionary Funds’ 

By April Towery | February 5, 2024 |

The 2024 bond propositions that will appear on a May 4 ballot didn’t shake out favorably for every advocacy group, but a $75 million pot of “discretionary funds” — $5 million for the mayor and each council member to allocate as they wish — means the numbers informally approved at Wednesday’s council meeting can still…

Fear-Mongering And Ulterior Motives: Who’s Getting Played in Debate Over Minimum Lot Size Reduction? 

By April Towery | February 5, 2024 |

We can tell you what was said during a Dallas City Council discussion last week on expanding housing development options and reducing minimum lot size requirements. We’ve pulled some great quotes from the two-hour briefing and heard what residents on both sides have to say.  But you still might walk away wondering what’s really going…

Fairfax Title Is Bringing High-Touch Back to the Industry

By Shelby Skrhak | February 4, 2024 |

In the dynamic, fast-changing landscape of real estate, where acquisitions are as common as interest rate hikes, a bold new player has entered the title scene, bringing a concierge touch and a commitment to excellence. Meet Fairfax Title. The firm, co-founded by seasoned real estate professionals Ashley Cook and Travis Mathews, is set to reshape…

Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly Again, But Remember Lower Rates Mean More Competition

By Shelby Skrhak | February 4, 2024 |

When the Federal Reserve dropped mortgage interest rates late last week, headlines nodded to speculation that mortgage rates will continue to decline, which could help a housing rebound. But what does that mean for Dallas-Fort Worth home buyers and sellers who are reluctant to let go of their already great rate? Dallas Mortgage Banker Lisa…

City Hall Roundup: Dallas to Pay Out $55M to Trinity East Energy Over 2014 Lawsuit

By April Towery | February 4, 2024 |

The Dallas City Council approved last month a massive $55 million payment to settle a lawsuit with Trinity East Energy LLC natural gas company.  The oil and gas company filed suit in 2014 claiming that Dallas backed out of a deal to issue specialty permits after entering a lease with Trinity to drill on city-owned…