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The Belmont Hotel is a well-known landmark in Oak Cliff, keeping watch over Fort Worth Avenue from its perch. But since the pandemic, the site has been closed and empty, a sad contrast from its livelier days. That all could change soon, as lights are on at the historic hotel and construction fences have been…
Looking for an 11,134-square-foot, five-story castle with lake views, private balconies, and its own drawbridge? Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty agent Eric Hacker with the Hacker Property Group has got you covered. Hacker, a retired Major League Baseball pitcher, is no stranger to fancy real estate, but Parsons Castle wins the trophy when it comes to…
Tired of Teardowns? Here’s How You Can Save Architecturally Significant Homes From The Wrecking Ball
We’ve reached the tipping point in Dallas when it comes to the historic preservation of architecturally significant homes. For the past few years, we’ve watched an alarming amount of these residences that were designed and owned by the men who built our city razed without a second thought. It’s Time to Stop Demolishing Architecturally Significant…
Buying a house comes with a lot to consider, such as how many bedrooms, how long is the work commute, what’s the neighborhood vibe, and where will the antique armoire go. Then for a lot of people who are practical, there’s another big consideration: just where will the Christmas tree go? No one wants to…
Your holiday calendar may be filling up, but be sure to make room for the Winnetka Heights Holiday Home Tour on Dec. 9, and don’t miss this historic 1913 Prairie Foursquare at 127 N. Montclair Ave. History on Display at Winnetka Heights Holiday Home Tour Winnetka Heights is the city’s sixth historic district and the…
Last week, a local family had the scare of their lives when their Thanksgiving celebration was suddenly and violently interrupted by a gas explosion at their home in South Dallas. While the exact cause of the blast that destroyed their guest house and caused major damage to the main house is still under investigation, it…
