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Discover a North Dallas Architectural Treasure That Recently Found Its Next Steward

By CandysDirt | November 9, 2023 |

Midcentury Moderns set amidst tranquil nature scenery have never been more popular. For those enamored with this residential style, which has aged like fine wine, an authentic architectural gem in Dallas is a must-see. The home recently listed and quickly went into contract thanks to high-impact marketing and the pristine quality of the property.  Roughly…

Go Green With This Hip, Haute, Historic Hollywood Heights Tudor

By Karen Eubank | November 9, 2023 |

Hollywood Heights is one of those hidden gem neighborhoods in Dallas. Tucked between the Lakewood Country Club golf course and Samuel Grand Park, it’s off the beaten path by design.  In 1920, J.B. Salmon bought what was then a former dairy farm and created the Hollywood Company. Salmon was also the developer of Kessler Highlands…

Dallas Could Follow Austin in Reducing Minimum Lot Size to Accommodate More Housing

By April Towery | November 9, 2023 |

The City of Austin recently approved a measure that reduces the residential minimum lot size to 2,500 square feet, making way for smaller units and greater density. Could such a change be an answer to Dallas’ affordable housing crisis? A handful of Dallas City Council members say they want to discuss its merits.  District 1 Councilman Chad…

South Polk Street Homeless Veterans’ Rezoning Case Deferred to January

By April Towery | November 9, 2023 |

The Dallas City Council on Wednesday deferred a rezoning decision on a  multifamily development for homeless veterans that has been operating under the radar in a single-family neighborhood on South Polk Street for eight years.  A code complaint was filed by a neighbor over the summer, prompting operators of the “dwelling unit” to request a…

Thanksgiving Prep Begins With a Great Kitchen, And Open Houses Are Cookin’ Up Some

By Joy Donovan | November 9, 2023 |

The evidence is all over the place. Smudged recipe cards littering countertops. Recipes dog-eared in Southern Living Magazine. Grocery lists made, tweaked, and edited. Yes, Thanksgiving is just two weeks away. It’s time to prep for the food, the cooking, the grocery shopping, and the entertaining family. A great kitchen is a blessing worthy of…

Christmas Spirit Lingers in the Lakewood Home of Northpark Architect E.G. Hamilton

By Shelby Skrhak | November 8, 2023 |

The women of First Community Church on Gaston Avenue came calling in 1958, asking their congregation members if they’d open their home for a holiday tour themed, “Christmas All Through the Home.” The homeowner at 6882 Avalon Ave. — this week’s Highlight Home of the Week — was happy to oblige and offer his 1950s-built…