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A plan to link the Oak Cliff Modern Streetcar through downtown Dallas to the McKinney Avenue Trolley is still in play, but the project’s got at least 108 million problems. Advocates for the “Central Link” streetcar extension say they may have to pay a consultant to determine funding options just to cover maintenance and operations. …
In its 15th year, the Junius Heights Historic Home Tour will deliver arts and crafts and classic cars on Saturday, Nov. 4. The event will include a living history tour at Swiss Avenue’s renowned Aldredge House on the day of the tour, as well as a homage to the Age of The Automobile. Each tour…
As many agents and brokers know, a major lawsuit began Monday in Missouri that could permanently affect the commission structure across the US. It could also, I believe, place a huge obstacle in home affordability by putting the burden of the buyer agent commission onto the homebuyer. The Sitzer/Burnett commission trial is in its fourth…
Live in ultimate luxury in a multi-generational compound in one of Dallas’ earliest and most convenient neighborhoods. The estate, one of only 115 single-family, detached homes in the Perry Heights neighborhood of Oak Lawn, is a three-house compound at 4502 Rawlins Ave. that has been under the same ownership for almost 40 years. The primary…
A proposed 79-acre development would bring 300 new build-to-rent homes to Fort Worth’s Willow Springs Drive, but residents say they’re concerned about traffic impacts. It was clear during a brief hearing before the Fort Worth Zoning Commission on Oct. 11 that developer Jack Dyer wanted more time to discuss his plans with adjacent property owners.…
By Jay Firsching One of the major challenges of my job in historic preservation is avoiding the research rabbit hole. While digging into an archive, you stumble upon an intriguing factoid and before you know it, you’ve squandered most of your day chasing a captivating story that’s completely unrelated to your actual research agenda. The…
