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After Months of Speculation, Plano Enters Dallas Stars Arena Talks

By Charles Grand | February 27, 2026 |

After months of speculation linking The Shops at Willow Bend to a potential new arena, a Dallas City Council member says Plano has advanced a proposal to lure the Dallas Stars north. Council Member Chad West (District 1) said Plano’s pitch includes a Letter of Intent that has not yet been signed, as the NHL…

Reside in the Sweet Spot of Dallas With This Oak Lawn Condo

By Daniel Lalley | February 27, 2026 |

Dallas has diverse communities and distinct neighborhoods. Whether you’re living it up in Deep Ellum or laying low in Lakewood, no two enclaves are the same. So, where do you look if you’re pining for the city but want to escape all the hustle that goes with it? The answer would probably be Oak Lawn.…

Fans of the ‘Fort Worth Love List’ Will LOVE This Updated Farmhouse Near TCU

By Joy Donovan | February 27, 2026 |

So, your high school senior is headed to Texas Christian University. Or your Horned Frog needs a place to live for her senior year. Or you want to be near the campus for football, basketball, and the next filming of Taylor Sheridan’s latest “Landman” episode. The house for sale (or maybe rent) at 2728 Livingston…

Breaking: Independent Brokerage Rogers Healy and Associates Joins Compass

By Shelby Skrhak | February 26, 2026 |

Boom, Rogers Healy has left real estate. Rogers Healy and Associates (RHA) is joining Compass in Dallas-Fort Worth, according to an internal email sent to agents Thursday and confirmed to CandysDirt.com by Compass corporate in New York. The move follows founder Rogers Healy’s decision to step away from day-to-day real estate operations to focus full-time…

Emerald Bay’s First Spec Home Hits the Market: A Q&A With the Team Behind It

By Shelby Skrhak | February 26, 2026 |

When CandysDirt last checked in with CedarLux Properties in December, Emerald Bay was still in the early innings. Lots were selling, plans were taking shape, and the development’s long-term vision was clear — but there was not yet a finished home to walk through. Now, that home at 4529 Sapphire Way is underway — and…

Why Class A Office Space Is Becoming an Employee Retention Tool

By Charles Grand | February 26, 2026 |

There’s a bit of a dual trend going on in the office market these days. The flight-to-quality is going strong, with firms seeking premium space and location to incentivize coming into the office. At the same time, some businesses are taking a more egalitarian approach to space design, at least when it comes to professional…