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By Paul Ridley Architect and Dallas City Council Member Much has been written about the controversy over the future of Dallas’ landmark City Hall. Purpose-built specifically for Dallas city government, it was designed as a symbol of openness and forward-looking governance during a time of national scrutiny following the JFK assassination. The building’s significance is…
We don’t often see innovative, architect-designed custom homes like this Modern Craftsman, especially one that offers the tranquil resort-like feel of Seaside, Florida. And we seldom understand how well a house lives unless we are lucky enough to have an owner show us. Gail Hackney did just that, and now we all want to be…
A property tax pro bought a $69 Texas Tax report on his own house. Here’s what he found. By Glenn Goodrich Property tax expert and founder of PropertyTax.io Before I say anything else, you should know where I’m coming from. My name is Glenn Goodrich, and I run PropertyTax.io, a full-service property tax protest agency.…
I always enjoy speaking to broker David Griffin of David Griffin & Company Realtors, first, because he’s a genuinely nice guy, but second, because he has such a passion for what he does. I love the way he talks about the homes he represents. We had great fun discussing today’s home because Griffin is something…
“Stunning, one-of-a-kind retreat on 5 private acres. What started as a simple bridge in the 1950s has evolved into an architectural marvel that defies expectation.” What they left off was “Bog monsters can be moody at times. Be careful.” They also left out: “Beware of trolls.” Short, squatty bodies with big butts. It’s understandable that…
A years-in-the-making rezoning case filed by former city plan commissioner Christian Chernock is coming before the Dallas City Council on Wednesday. Unsurprisingly, single-family residents who are opposed to the application plan on having their say. Chernock wants to rezone around 3.5 acres between Plymouth Road and the north terminus of North Boulevard Terrace in North…
