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Find Well-Kept Homes With Lake Amenities in Fort Worth’s Lakes of River Trails Neighborhood

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | August 12, 2023 |

By John English Contributing Writer Situated between Hwy 10 to the North and Trinity Blvd to the South lies the community of the Lakes of River Trails, a neighborhood in far East Fort Worth near the border with Hurst. A well-lit, dog-friendly community of roughly 9,000 residents with well-kept lawns and friendly neighbors, the Lakes…

Is Health The Hottest New Amenity? HALL Arts Residences Has it at Every Turn

By Candy Evans | August 11, 2023 |

There are luxuries — and then there is luxury. In the former category? Spa-like baths. Boutique-style closets. European appliances that sauté, simmer, and chill. In the latter? Health, wellness, thoughtfulness, and ease — things that really matter, every day. We know of a place with all of it: HALL Arts Residences — the 28-story, 48-home luxury residential high-rise…

Dallas Architects Know What They Like When Selecting Stops For The AIA Dallas Tour of Homes

By Joy Donovan | August 11, 2023 |

It takes one to know one. And in the case of the AIA’s annual Dallas Tour of Homes, co-chairs Andrew Meckfessell and Andrew Stiglmeier know the work of good architects because “the two Andrews” are architects, too. They helped select the homes being showcased in this year’s tour planned for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

Go West to Springtown, Where Country Meets Affordable Living

By Daniel Lalley | August 11, 2023 |

Located just west of Fort Worth, Springtown is one of those charming farm and ranching towns that people picture when they think of the Lone Star State. In fact, one of the city’s mottos is, “Where country meets living.” In this small but growing community of Parker and Wise counties, residents enjoy a connection to…

Some Council Members Hope Reducing Parking Standards Will Make it Easier to Build in Dallas

By April Towery | August 11, 2023 |

Five Dallas City Council members filed a memo Aug. 3 requesting the City Plan Commission “reopen and modernize” the city’s antiquated parking code.  The discussion has stalled since District 1 Councilman Chad West originally filed a memo almost four years ago. The delay is due in part to the promotion of a “car-centric mentality of…

With Sought-After Style, Location, And Amenities, You Better Move Fast on This River Hills Beauty

By Eric Prokesh | August 11, 2023 |

I’ve frequently sung the praises of the exquisitely planned, relatively new addition of River Hills and apparently, I’m not alone in my admiration of the latest development in the Edwards Ranch story. Two listings in the fashionable enclave are status pending after between six to 11 days on MLS. That means you have between a…