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Dallas Council Names Interim City Attorney And Will Explore a Legal Land Use for Poker Rooms 

By April Towery | January 25, 2023 |

Tammy Palomino, senior assistant Dallas city attorney and chief of general counsel, was tapped Wednesday to take over in an interim capacity when City Attorney Chris Caso retires Feb. 28.  Palomino will serve until a permanent replacement is made, earning an annual salary of $264,215 plus an interim assignment stipend of 15 percent of her…

Midcentury Fans Will Love This Oak Cliff ‘70s Lovely

By Daniel Lalley | January 25, 2023 |

Midcentury modern architecture is one of the most iconic aesthetics in the history of American homes and these days, we can’t get enough of it. These incredible houses are defined by clean lines, minimalist design, oversized windows, and open interiors where fun meets functionality. So, it’s exciting to see a gorgeous midcentury marvel hit the…

These Issues Have Home Inspectors Saying, ‘That’s Not How This Works’

By Brenda Masse | January 25, 2023 |

Sometimes, it’s lack of knowledge. Sometimes, it’s laziness or poor craftsmanship. Sometimes, it’s like we’ve stepped into an alternate dimension because what the Black-Mirror-Twilight-Zone-weird else could it be? But whatever the explanation, there can be no doubt that on the daily, a home inspector can be heard saying, “That’s not how this works.” Dryer Vent…

Straight Out of Midsommar, This Oklahoma A-Frame Shows That Chaos is a Ladder

By Mimi Perez | January 25, 2023 |

When our film major daughter comes home from grad school, we watch a ton of movies. The vast majority of these movies are indie flicks that leave me and my husband in a state of confusion. Give us Leslie Nielson doing one of his funny expressions in any of the Naked Gun movies and we…

Build-to-Rent Booms in North Texas as Urban Renters Look For More Space in The Suburbs

By Daniel Lalley | January 25, 2023 |

In the last several months, we’ve seen a two-fold increase in mortgage rates. As the Federal Reserve raises benchmark interest to mitigate inflation, the costs associated with homeownership have risen significantly. While many builders, developers, and brokers are finding it difficult to navigate this changing climate, others are taking advantage of the shift with build-to-rent…

When it Comes to Giving Back, Tarrant County Realtor Debbie Vinson’s Mother Knew Best

By Joy Donovan | January 24, 2023 |

Like mother, like daughter for Realtor Debbie Vinson. Debbie remembers her late mother Royce Warren sold real estate in the Mid-Cities. She also remembers her mom as an active community volunteer with the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, and the public schools. Now Debbie finds herself a Realtor with Allie Beth Allman &…