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Texans Approve Proposition 4, Allowing State to Spend $18 B on Property Tax Cuts

By April Towery | November 8, 2023 |

Ballots are in, and it’s no surprise that Texans overwhelmingly approved Proposition 4. The Texas constitutional amendment allows the state to spend $18 billion on property tax cuts for homeowners and businesses and cut school districts’ tax rates. About 2.26 million Texans showed up at the polls Tuesday, and Proposition 4 garnered 83.82 percent of…

Why New Construction Homes Need an Inspection

By Brenda Masse | November 8, 2023 |

As new home construction continues to take an increasing share of the market, more and more home buyers may find themselves asking the question, “Do I need a home inspection on a brand-new home?” We’ve answered this question before, but the sentiment bears repeating. Not only are new buyers entering the market all the time,…

Hate Leg Day? This Split Level in Illinois Will Mean You’ll Never Have to Do Another Squat

By Mimi Perez | November 8, 2023 |

There are some mean people in this world. I am not talking about the name calling kind of mean people. I am talking about the “I’m gonna mess you up” kind of mean people. I put it before all of you that these types of hateful souls should not design homes. Do not be fooled…

This M-Streets Georgian on Morningside Ave. Doubles as The Neighborhood Hot Spot

By Nikki Barringer | November 7, 2023 |

For the past nine years, this Morningside Ave. home has been the neighborhood stop. There’s a Little Free Library out front where neighbors pick up a new book or drop off the one they just finished. There’s a dog-loving owner, who also created a Little Feeder filled with dog bones and dog bowls of fresh…

Enjoy a Historic Dines & Kraft Tudor at The Lakewood Home Tour This Weekend

By Karen Eubank | November 7, 2023 |

The annual Lakewood Home Tour is legendary. After 47 years, it runs like a well-oiled machine. This year, on the weekend of Nov.11 – 12, the 2023 tour offers a peek into six stunning homes ranging in style from the beloved Tudors Lakewood is known for to Georgian, traditional, and modern. A seventh home is…

Fort Worth Zoning Commission Approves Hotel on Citadel Spring Drive Next to Residential Neighborhood

By April Towery | November 7, 2023 |

Fort Worth zoning commissioners appeared surprised during an October meeting that there was no in-person opposition to a planned development that includes a five-story, 181-guest hotel.  Developer Chetan Patel of Tharaldson Family Inc. is proposing a combination SpringHill Suites and TownePlace Suites on 3.52 acres at 2752 Citadel Spring Drive.  Just prior to unanimously approving…