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It’s Gonna be May: Three Things to Know About Whether Good News is Coming This Month

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | May 1, 2023 |

By Ryan Casey Stephens,  FPQP®Special Contributor Famous NSYNC member, Justin Timberlake, once sang, “It’s gonna be May.” Well, he didn’t sing that exact lyric, but I love a good internet meme. And while that song line might not be real, there’s a good chance that it’s gonna be May: the month that might finally bring…

UCR Development to Repurpose Miramar Hotel For Permanent Supportive Housing for Homeless

By April Towery | May 1, 2023 |

Years after the City of Dallas purchased the 35,000-square-foot Miramar Hotel, officials are moving forward with a plan to redevelop the property into permanent supportive housing for the homeless. The city acquired the hotel at 1950 Fort Worth Ave. in 2020 and has eligible grant funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to cover $3.6…

Violent Crime is Low in East Dallas District 9, But Residents Remain Concerned About Public Safety

By April Towery | May 1, 2023 |

Many residents who live along the Garland Road corridor and near White Rock Lake in Dallas City Council District 9 have lived there for decades and love their neighborhoods.  They host neighborhood block parties and are thoroughly engaged in local zoning and development matters. They don’t talk a lot about crime, and for good reason:…

Discover Durango, the Southwest’s Best-Kept Secret with Realtor Eric Roark

By Shelby Skrhak | April 30, 2023 |

If you’re looking to purchase real estate somewhere that combines Colorado’s stunning natural beauty with a vibrant community, look to the southwest corner of the state for Durango — a still relatively untapped market for real estate located near renowned ski resorts. “As a transplant from Dallas to Durango, I can see such enormous untapped…

Discover Durango, the Southwest’s Best-Kept Secret with Realtor Eric Roark

By Shelby Skrhak | April 30, 2023 |

If you’re looking to purchase real estate somewhere that combines Colorado’s stunning natural beauty with a vibrant community, look to the southwest corner of the state for Durango — a still relatively untapped market for real estate located near renowned ski resorts. “As a transplant from Dallas to Durango, I can see such enormous untapped…

7 Collabs to Watch: High Fashion Hits Home at Milan Design Week

By Elaine Raffel | April 30, 2023 |

There’s always been a synergy between luxury fashion and home décor. But if the recent Milan Design Week is any indication, that connection just keeps getting stronger.