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This Exquisitely Reimagined North Dallas Midcentury Modern Just Hit The Market

By Nikki Barringer | June 21, 2023 |

I’m going to be real with you guys, words are about to fail me because the meticulously reimagined North Dallas Midcentury Modern on Purple Sage is about as perfect as they come. Literally, everything has been touched. (Minus the casita out back, but we’ll get to that because plans are in place.) Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s…

Dallas City Council Approves Homestead Exemption as Property Tax Relief Debate Rages On Statewide

By April Towery | June 21, 2023 |

It seemed the Texas Legislature was close to agreeing on a plan for property tax relief, but almost a month into a special session, that hasn’t happened.  The House and the Senate are standing firm in their proposals. Gov. Greg Abbott has said he remains committed to lowering property taxes and he’s open to a…

This Virginia Yurt Bears a Strong Resemblance to My New Vegetable Slicer

By Mimi Perez | June 21, 2023 |

It is truth-telling time, my peoples. When infomercials come on, I am hypnotized. It is not just any infomercial that gets my attention. It is the infomercials that concern kitchen gadgets. I cannot give my money to them fast enough. My family has learned my tell and they hide my wallet. Those killjoys kept me…

Swiss Developer Buys Downtown Dallas Site For Market-Rate Multifamily Development

By CandysDirt | June 20, 2023 |

Switzerland-based Empira Group, an institutional real estate investment firm, continues its expansion in the U.S. with the acquisition of a development site strategically located steps from the vibrant Dallas Arts District and right in the heart of the central business district.  Empira acquired a 1.1-acre site to build a market-rate multifamily development consisting of 375…

A Lesson From New Zealand is One of The Three Things to Know About The Summer Housing Market

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | June 20, 2023 |

By Ryan Casey Stephens,  FPQP®Special Contributor The sweltering days of summer that North Texas has become infamous for have arrived, and they’re here to stay! Have you noticed that above 98 degrees, every summer day here feels identical to the one before? When I think about this season, I think of one hot day after…

Live in Comfort at The Rathskeller Building, a Cool 1930s Home That Maintains Charm And History

By Mimi Perez | June 20, 2023 |

Anybody can have a lake house as their getaway spot when city living gets too hectic. It takes someone who understands the essence of what it is to be cool to have their second home be the Rathskeller building in the charming little town of Comfort, Texas.  A throwback to what could easily be considered…