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Development Services Audit Identifies Dozens of Issues Worsening Dallas’ Epic Building Permit Backlog

By April Towery | October 14, 2022 |

It’s no secret that Dallas’s Development Services Department has struggled to cut the turnaround time for building permits and that the department’s director, Andrew Espinoza, is making strides to course-correct. The results of an audit conducted by Matrix Consulting Group were recently released, and Espinoza said many of the recommendations are already being implemented. He’ll…

Breast Cancer Survivor And Realtor Henda Salmeron is Enjoying Her Biggest Adventure Yet

By Karen Eubank | October 14, 2022 |

This story is about romance, challenges, adventures, a wedding, two people who were meant to find each other, and how your home is often the perfect place to seal your love. Henda Salmeron is, quite simply, a force of nature. While most of us know her as an award-winning broker with Dave Perry Miller, that’s…

With The Interest Rates Slowing The Market, The Open House is Officially Back in Business

By Joanna England | October 14, 2022 |

For the longest time, agents didn’t need to host a formal open house for their properties. For sellers, listing their home was like the dating pool of your average 20-year-old — there were no shortages of suitors and they all brought something to the table. Lately, the market for both new and existing homes has…

Emily Larkin’s Fairytale Tudor Could be Our Favorite on The 46th Annual Lakewood Home Tour

By Karen Eubank | October 13, 2022 |

It was daunting to decide which home to feature out of the six incredible houses on the upcoming Lakewood Home Tour. They are all magnificent, and I don’t say that lightly. It’s truly a stellar tour this year. However, when I got a sneak peek at the fairytale Tudor owned by interior designer Emily Larkin…

After a Hard-Fought Battle, Dallas City Council Approves Elm Thicket/Northpark Rezoning

By April Towery | October 13, 2022 |

It was unclear whether anyone thought they “won” following a three-hour public hearing Wednesday, but legacy residents of Elm Thicket/Northpark got a “nod of respect” as the Dallas City Council unanimously approved a plan to change development standards for new home construction in their neighborhood.  The changes, which opponents characterized as a massive “downzoning” that…

Downtown Dallas Views And Stunning Design Make For Fabulous Townhomes in The Cedars

By Daniel Lalley | October 13, 2022 |

The Cedars is one of Dallas’s most exciting neighborhoods. With proximity to downtown Dallas’ hottest attractions like Lee Harvey’s Dive In and Alamo Drafthouse, residents enjoy top-tier nightlife, five-star dining, and first-class entertainment.   Within the Cedars, an incredible collection of townhomes just hit the market and they’re just as swanky as their surroundings. For…