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Don’t Sleep on This Incredible Tanglewood Midcentury Modern With a Case of The Blues

By Eric Prokesh | January 20, 2023 |

It’s tough out there. How Tough? Two hours of searching before turning up a listing worthy of a Fort Worth Friday reader’s attention. “It’s tough out there,” echoes Reside Real Estate professional Stephanie Gutierrez. I met her at an open house in December. “You have rising interest rates, which have yet to settle, and a…

Timeline Accelerates to Bring Water And Wastewater Utilities to Dallas’ ‘Unserved Areas’

By April Towery | January 20, 2023 |

In areas long served by wells and septic tanks, the promise of access to city utilities has been just out of reach. However, that could change — and fast — as the City of Dallas moves aggressively to bring water and sewer service to these areas. In a Wednesday briefing, Dallas Water Utilities Director Terry…

Dallas City Attorney Chris Caso Announces Retirement Effective Feb. 28

By April Towery | January 19, 2023 |

Dallas City Attorney Chris Caso announced his retirement Thursday, a day after CandysDirt.com broke the story that his departure was imminent. In an email to Mayor Eric Johnson and the Dallas City Council obtained by CandysDirt.com, Caso stated the following: Dear Mayor and Council, I will be retiring from the City on February 28th to…

Dallas Central Appraisal District Website is Up And Running Following November Ransomware Attack

By April Towery | January 19, 2023 |

Following more than two months of uncertainty in the wake of a ransomware attack, the Dallas Central Appraisal District website is back up and running. The November hack rocked the real estate community and property owners trying to gather information for tax protests and homestead exemptions. The deadline to pay property taxes is Jan. 31.…

This Preston Hollow Highlight is a Home to Behold

By Daniel Lalley | January 19, 2023 |

Preston Hollow has so much to offer. With beautiful tree-lined avenues and cozy cul-de-sacs, this part of North Dallas is the perfect place to raise a family. For this week’s Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Dallas mortgage broker Lisa Peters we’re excited to feature a standout within this sensational part of town. Phillip…

Dallas History Comes Alive on The Second Saturday of The Month at The Aldredge House

By Karen Eubank | January 19, 2023 |

If you’ve lived in Dallas for a while, you’ve heard of Aldredge House, the magnificent mansion at 5500 Swiss Avenue designed by Hal Thomson and Marion Fooshee. It’s the jewel in the neighborhood’s crown and Dallas’ only historic house museum. To our knowledge, it’s also the only home in America to host a living play.…