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Cedar Creek Lake Has Become The Hamptons of Dallas

By Karen Eubank | June 26, 2023 |

New Yorkers have escaped to the Hamptons for decades. While the Hamptons have the beach, Cedar Creek has the lake. For landlocked Dallasites, water, natural beauty, proximity to the city, and a resort lifestyle make owning a second home here an obvious choice. Think about how you want to spend your summer vacation. Do you…

Former City Planner Criticizes $2 Million Expense to Overhaul Dallas Zoning Code: ‘It’s Not Enough’

By April Towery | June 26, 2023 |

A former Dallas city planner came out swinging last week at a $2 million consulting contract to overhaul the city’s zoning code. Properly-executed code rewrites cost up to $25 million, District 14 resident and former Dallas planner LaKisha Girder told the City Council at a June 14 meeting. A halfhearted, piecemeal approach won’t work when…

Fourth of July Fun: Southlake Jumps Ahead With Early Independence Day Event July 3

By Joy Donovan | June 26, 2023 |

Where: Southlake Town Square, 1400 Main St., Southlake, TX   What makes it special:  It’s early! Celebrating July 4th on July 3rd means those who can’t get enough can stretch their celebration over two days. It’s also a participatory event that includes lots more than just oohing and ahhing over fireworks. “It is a family-focused…

This Property Tax Professional Is Helping South Dallas Homeowners Keep Their Homes

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | June 25, 2023 |

By Rick Mauch CandysDirt.com Contributor From the wealthiest to the most financially challenged, property tax laws are confusing for everyone. And if you are in the latter category, they can be downright scary. Many low-income families and individuals have seen their homes — the one valuable asset their entire family may have — go by…

Yellowstone Real Estate News: A Topanga Canyon Estate, West Texas Ranch, and Aspen Compound

By Elaine Raffel | June 25, 2023 |

Yellowstone actress – and Dallas native – Hassie Harrison is the new owner of a sprawling $4.6 million equestrian spread in Topanga Canyon

These Grand Prairie Homes Exemplify Suburban Greatness

By Daniel Lalley | June 25, 2023 |

About halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth, Grand Prairie is one of the Metroplex’s most stimulating suburbs. With attractions like Lone Star Park and Texas Trust CU Theatre, this town plays host to a ton of events, concerts, live races, and more. And with its Asia Time Square and renowned Farmers Market, this city also…