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Colleyville Neighborhood Makes Saving Trees a New Year’s Resolution 

By April Towery | December 23, 2023 |

The third time was not the charm for WillowTree Custom Homes, as the developer again presented a rezoning request to the Colleyville City Council and again was denied. At a Dec. 19 council meeting in Tarrant County’s Colleyville, residents who live near the planned WillowTree development fought for their right to greenspace, arguing that building…

The Craftsman is Alive And Well in Peak’s Suburban Addition

By Daniel Lalley | December 22, 2023 |

The American Craftsman is easily one of the most iconic architectural styles. With clean lines, low-pitched roofs, and expansive porches, these homes hearken to the nostalgia of an incredible era for emerging American communities. In today’s market, Craftsman-style homes are extremely coveted. A 2018 poll found that the Craftsman was a clear winner among 2,000…

Would You List or Live in a Murder House? Dallas Podcasters Talk About Menendez Brothers’ Crime Scene Hitting The Market

By April Towery | December 22, 2023 |

The case of Lyle and Erik Menendez is more than 30 years old, but sometimes real estate news happens in real time. Local podcasters and Realtors Heather Guild of Compass and Elena Richey of Standard Real Estate reviewed the case of the Menendez brothers in Episode 27 of their “Crime Estate” podcast. While the episode was…

We Dug Deep to Find Five Affordable Starter Homes in Fort Worth

By Eric Prokesh | December 22, 2023 |

Realtor.com pegs the median sales price for a house in Fort Worth at around $342,000 — down approximately 4 percent from last year — moving Fort Worth ever so slightly into buyer’s market territory. Some good news perhaps, but most affordable starter home buyers will still report frustration with the lack of appealing inventory, and…

Roxann Taylor’s Dallas Engel & Völkers Opening Painted The Town Red And White

By Joy Donovan | December 22, 2023 |

With all the fa-la-la-la-la-ing in December, Engel & Völkers added another stop to the party circuit last week. The brokerage firm opened its newest office last week in Preston Center, right across the street from Ebby Halliday’s iconic Little White House. It’s just a dash across Northwest Highway to get from Ebby’s place to Engel…

The Impact of Color Theory in Interior Design

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | December 21, 2023 |

By Gabrielle White ML Interiors Group Color theory plays a pivotal role in interior design, shaping the way we perceive and interact with our spaces. Understanding and applying color theory can transform a mundane setting into a vibrant, mood-enhancing environment. Let’s dive into how color influences interior design and how you can use this knowledge…