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Dallas City Hall Assessment Sets Up Showdown Over Building’s Fate

By Charles Grand | February 22, 2026 |

The next couple of weeks could be pivotal to the fate of Dallas City Hall, with council members poised to be on the receiving end of dueling pressure campaigns as they decide whether it is worth paying to restore the iconic Brutalist edifice designed by the renowned I.M. Pei. On Friday, the city released the…

The Plural of Housing Anecdotal Is Not Data, But It Can Be a Leading Indicator

By Charles Grand | February 22, 2026 |

By Jonathan MillerSpecial Contributor Understanding Housing Market Trends ASAP Admittedly, going into the Beige Book and anecdotal is a little wonky, but I promise it is worth it. Here it goes… Everyone who interacts with the housing market has all heard this debate between pending and closed sales: Early on, brokerage firms that tried to…

This Starwood Home Is the Very Definition of ‘Fully Remodeled’

By CandysDirt | February 21, 2026 |

There are remodels … and then there are “we took 2025 personally” remodels. 6120 Canvas Back Dr. in Frisco’s coveted Starwood neighborhood falls firmly into the latter category. Located inside the gated and guarded community of Starwood — yes, the one with winding streets, mature trees, tennis courts, a clubhouse, a fitness center, and that…

Snag This Austin Stone Cottage in Dallas’ Friendliest Neighborhood: Hollywood Heights!

By Karen Eubank | February 21, 2026 |

Yes, I’m biased because I’ve called Hollywood Heights home for decades. This charming neighborhood has the largest collection of stone-embellished Tudor cottages in America, but charm is not the biggest draw. It’s the most inviting, friendly, and active neighborhood you could possibly find in Dallas. There is a legendary Easter Parade (now in its 21st…

Texas Winter Temperature Highs and Lows Are Hard on Your HVAC — Here Are Some Tips To Get You Through Them

By Brenda Masse | February 21, 2026 |

When it’s in the 80s during the day and the 30s at night, you know you’re going through a Texas winter. It’s around this time of year that, after relying on their heaters for a couple of months, people start needing to switch back and forth from heat to AC, which is harder on the…

Classic & Close to the Action: You Can’t Do Much Better Than This Eastwood MCM

By Daniel Lalley | February 20, 2026 |

Few communities balance the beauty of nature with a bustling culture as well as those around White Rock Lake. Situated east of Downtown Dallas, this established enclave lives at the intersection of a scenic escape and a spate of local businesses. Bars, cafes, coffee shops, and diverse dining and shopping make it one of Dallas’…