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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.…

Capitalize on Frisco Momentum With These 3 Fabulous Weekend Open Houses

By April Towery | January 19, 2023 |

It’s all happening in Frisco, and the real estate market shows no signs of slowing down.  Universal Parks & Resorts and the City of Frisco announced last week that a one-of-a-kind family theme park is proposed for a 97-acre site on the Fields Development along Dallas North Tollway and Panther Creek Parkway. Some heard the…

Touchmark’s Senior Community Under Construction in McKinney is The First in Texas

By Mike Albanese | January 19, 2023 |

Oregon-based developer Touchmark announced that it is building a 270-unit senior community in McKinney.  Touchmark Vice President and Executive Director Matthew Hoskin said Touchmark at Emerald Lake will have 270 units with varying levels of care and is all-inclusive — utilities, three different restaurants, activities, and transportation are available to residents.  Hoskin described the community…

A Little Home Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Serious Water Damage

By Brenda Masse | January 18, 2023 |

According to the Insurance Information Institute, water damage is the second most common claim for homeowners, accounting for about 1 in 60 insured homes around the country at an average expense of $11,065 per claim. When most people think water damage they’re thinking hurricanes and major floods — but the truth is, most water damage…

Fast Track Your Custom Build in Frisco With This Bella Custom Homes-Designed Masterpiece

By Shelby Skrhak | January 18, 2023 |

An undeveloped home lot in Frisco’s exclusive Starwood master-planned community is a bit of a rarity. But a home lot that’s been handpicked by an expert who knows what makes a good plot of land and what doesn’t, and who has already sketched out the detailed floorplans to build a custom luxury home here in…

Will Dallas City Attorney Chris Caso Remain at City Hall After His Jan. 25 Evaluation?

By April Towery | January 18, 2023 |

After two postponements, the Dallas City Council will finally evaluate City Attorney Chris Caso’s performance, a matter that’s already been twice delayed after two closed session meetings. Anonymous sources at Dallas City Hall told CandysDirt.com on Tuesday that some council members have expressed a lack of trust in the attorney. The sources, who asked not…