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Historic preservation quietly racked up some major wins across Dallas in 2025, from a rare Pueblo Revival saved by the right buyer to adaptive reuse projects breathing new life into long-neglected buildings. Maybe more importantly, neighborhood-led efforts like the Lakewood Conservation District expansion are proving how grassroots action can permanently protect architectural character. Together, these…
Hopefully, everyone at Dallas City Hall had themselves a happy New Year’s, but it’s time for officials to start getting back to work to prepare for 2026, which is poised to be a very big year for Dallas. From the World Cup to a reimagining of civic space and governance downtown, there’s going to be…
When it comes to luxury properties, CandysDirt.com has pretty much covered the spectrum. Having seen our share of standout amenities, we’re rarely stunned when it comes to wow factors. In-home cinemas, saunas, and six-car garages don’t faze us at all. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t exceptions — especially when it comes to exceptional real…
Those looking to refurnish or finally update that kitchen got a late Christmas present courtesy of President Donald Trump, who once again delayed the implementation of previously threatened tariffs on certain goods. On New Year’s Eve, the White House announced that a planned 50% tariff on imported kitchen cabinets and vanities and a planned 30%…
At the corner of Hillcrest Avenue and Mockingbird Lane, where Highland Park’s stately charm meets everyday Dallas momentum, sits a house that has been thoughtfully, thoroughly, and stylishly reborn. 5501 Hillcrest Ave. is a fully remodeled French-inspired residence listed at $2.15 million, and it’s one of those rare properties that manages to feel both classic…
People who restore historic homes don’t often make historically accurate choices when it comes to the interior. That is especially true of color. They seldom stick to the heritage interior paint schemes. In 2009, when this Winnetka Heights Prairie Four-Square was stripped to the studs and updated, the owner did his research and delved into…
