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Flips, Flops, and Other Careless, Costly Mistakes

By Brenda Masse | January 17, 2026 |

There is no shortage of aspiring house flippers, thanks to shows like Flip or Flop, Property Brothers, and others. There’s certainly nothing wrong with flipping houses or buying one that’s been flipped. When done well, bringing distressed or neglected properties back to life is a service to communities and brings more inventory to the market.…

Welcome to The Peninsula, Where Modern Design Is Measured by Creativity

By Daniel Lalley | January 16, 2026 |

Contemporary design is often synonymous with innovation, imagination, and originality. Defined by clean lines, geometric congruence, and functionality, this movement is interpreted in different ways. While some may take modern design in a minimalist direction, others leverage materials, color palettes, and environments to get truly creative. When you see a standout, it often feels more…

Architects Go on the Offensive to Save Dallas City Hall

By Charles Grand | January 16, 2026 |

It should be no surprise that architects and those who appreciate architecture are at the forefront of the fight to save Dallas City Hall. They’ve been doing what they can to make the case for keeping 1500 Marilla St., including pushing back on the narrative that the decades-old I.M. Pei is suffering from serious structural…

Monument Realty: Fort Worth Housing Market Ready for Big Boom

By Joy Donovan | January 16, 2026 |

Real estate is busy in Fort Worth. So says Jason Cryer who oversees Monument Realty’s west portfolio. “I think Fort Worth and Tarrant County as a whole are seeing an explosion in 2026,” said Cryer, director of Monument Realty West. “One of the reasons that we want to grow this office more is that we…

Assembly Park Adds Office Tenants, Fills Retail as East Plano Redevelopment Continues

By Shelby Skrhak | January 16, 2026 |

Assembly Park, the 26-acre mixed-use development of the former Plano Market Square Mall, is deepening its foothold as a live-work-play hub anchoring East Plano with new office tenants and a fully leased retail section, Triten Real Estate Partners announced recently. As part of east Plano’s ongoing redevelopment, Assembly Park now features about 180,000 square feet…

Dale Hansen Asks What Defines Our City. Candy Evans Says Dallas Is Dirt

By Shelby Skrhak | January 15, 2026 |

Ask five people what defines Dallas and you’ll get five different answers. On Dallas Dialogue with Dale Hansen, CandysDirt.com founder and publisher Candy Evans offered one that ties them all together: real estate. About 20 minutes into the hourlong episode — where we’ve queued it for you — Hansen with his co-hosts welcomed Candy, posing…