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When CandysDirt.com heard Compass Realtor Heather Guild was doing a podcast on true crime and real estate called Crime Estate, we were intrigued. When we heard Episode 7, “The Queen of Swiss Avenue,” we were hooked. I personally dropped everything to binge-listen all 17 episodes (for research). Our resident murder house expert Shelby Skrhak is still pouting…
Since 1988, Coventry Homes has racked up awards across Texas. Consistently ranked amongst the top new homebuilders in the nation, the craftsmen at Coventry believe in bridging the gaps between quality, style, and sustainability. This is apparent in just about every property they put their name on. Across the Metroplex, their distinct exteriors and desirable…
I have to confess that the Santa Fe reference provoked the slightest unease about this house. I’m old enough to remember a national craze in the 1980s for “Santa Fe style” which morphed into a commercial package that included a color palette of sweet teal, pepto pink, and terra cotta and a surfeit of Francisco…
First in a series: Fall is officially here, and CandysDirt.com will be covering the best North Texas fall festivals, Oktoberfests, pumpkin patches, and Halloween fun over the next several weeks, starting with the Mainstay Farm Fall Festival in Cleburne. Does your neighborhood have a great fall activity we should know about? Let us know! Neighborhood/Area:…
Within Dallas-Fort Worth proper but far from the bright city lights, Prosper offers an idyllic setting for those who want a peaceful pace of life close to Dallas. And, if you’re looking here, the market now holds quite a treat. Built by Highland Homes in 2018, 1731 Star Trace Parkway is a stunning and rare…
The Dallas City Council on Wednesday adopted a $4.89 billion budget based on a property tax rate of 73.57 cents per $100 assessed valuation. Mayor Eric Johnson reminded the council he was elected to serve the entire city and said for that reason he could not support the budget. Council members Cara Mendelsohn, Paul Ridley,…
