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The Loveliest Little House By The Lake Is Waiting for You, My Lovelies

By Nikki Barringer | August 19, 2023 |

When the owners of this adorable East Dallas single-story moved in in 2020, the home was already impeccably updated. Never ones to shy away from a challenge though, they said, “I’ll take your remodel and raise you one.” They added high end finishes throughout, upgraded the appliances to Italian-made Fulgor Milano appliances, and created an…

Find Good Homes, Great Schools in Arlington’s Harris Crossing Community

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | August 19, 2023 |

By John English Contributing Writer In far South Arlington, just above the borthern border of Mansfield sits the community of Harris Crossing, a neighborhood that has been described as “diverse, welcoming, family-friendly, safe, and well-maintained.” What more can you ask for? The community was established in the mid-oughts and resident Jennifer Garcia has been part…

Decrying ‘Structural Deficit,’ Mendelsohn Shares Her ‘No New Revenue’ Plan to Trim $4.63B Dallas Budget

By Joanna England | August 18, 2023 |

District 12 Dallas City Council member Cara Mendelsohn is sounding the alarm on the city’s ever-increasing budget. Despite Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax’s much-heralded property tax rate decrease, Mendelsohn says the proposed Dallas budget is still a tax increase for property owners — one that could result in dire circumstances. “It is deeply concerning that…

This Brand-New Lakewood Home Features Beauty Beyond Imagination

By Daniel Lalley | August 18, 2023 |

For this week’s Inwood Home of the Week sponsored by Inwood National Bank, we are excited to showcase an exquisite new build in beautiful Lakewood, listed by Michelle Hopson with Compass RE Texas. lists for $2.6 million. This brand-new 4,841-square-foot home at 6521 Winton Street is a five-bedroom, six-bathroom gem that’s calling out for a…

Short-Term Rental Operators Have Unanswered Questions As Enforcement Deadline Looms

By April Towery | August 18, 2023 |

Dallas short-term rental operators were told in June that enforcement of a residential ban would begin at the end of the year, but confusion abounds and a lawsuit is likely on the horizon.  City Manager T.C. Broadnax revealed his recommended budget Aug. 4, proposing nine code enforcement positions and $1.4 million for a new short-term…

Authenticity is Mikey Abrams’ Super Power, in Real Estate and on Stage

By Brenda Masse | August 18, 2023 |

Mikey Abrams is not your average Realtor. When he hired an assistant a few years ago, the first task he assigned her was to help with the 10 costume changes he would be needing at his upcoming client event. She said, “This is a … real estate job?” “When I got started in 2015 I…