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When Retirement Beckons, There’s Always This Pasadena Hobbit House

By Mimi Perez | June 17, 2026 |

So the Gusman and I have been talking more about retirement lately. The majority of our conversations have been around how we both no longer want to work. We want the money but not the labor. We’ve Googled “money for no work” and the answer has been unsatisfactory. Neither one of us think we’re being…

Dallas Considers Outsourcing Operations at Historic Majestic Theater

By Charles Grand | June 16, 2026 |

Dallas officials are exploring whether a third party should take over management of the historic 1921 Majestic Theatre to improve the downtown venue’s financial performance. Staff presented members of the Quality of Life, Arts & Culture Committee with options for a potential public-private partnership on Monday, including a lease agreement or a management/operator agreement as…

After Tragedy, a Remarkable 88-Acre Johnson County Estate Seeks Its Next Chapter

By Joy Donovan | June 16, 2026 |

Julie Shaw and Craig Kuykendall took their time designing their forever home on more than 88 acres in Johnson County. The land had been in Shaw’s family for decades, and she and her husband carefully designed the French-inspired residence to reflect the way they lived. Before construction began, they built a barndominium on the property…

This Houston Penthouse Pairs High-Rise Living With a Golfer’s Dream Course Nearby

By Mimi Perez | June 16, 2026 |

For the father who has everything, what could be a better pairing than great golf on a gorgeous morning under the big, blue Texas sky? Try pairing it with luxury living, and the words you’re looking for are “Yes, please.” According to GolfDigest, Whispering Pines Golf Club in Trinity ranks as the top golf course…

Epic Spiral Slide, Hidden Cinema, What More Could You Want?

By Karen Eubank | June 15, 2026 |

Some emails stop me in my tracks. That was the case Saturday when a photo of an epic spiral slide popped up. Why’s that, you ask? Because the slide is INSIDE the house. While interior slides may not be novel, they are rare at the luxury price point. Notably, Sky House in New York City…

Vacant Oak Cliff Hospital Poised for New Life as Mixed-Use Village

By Charles Grand | June 15, 2026 |

There’s been plenty of disagreement lately over what to do with a certain city-owned property in Dallas. Much less so for 2929 S Hampton Rd. in Oak Cliff. Officials entered the city into a purchase and sale agreement with developer Monte Anderson’s Options Real Estate late last month, potentially putting to an end a multi-year…