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It’s no secret that, on average, building companies last about 5-7 years. So what is the secret to success for home builders that have been in business for 10, 20, or even 30 years? I sat down with Tony Visconti, founder and owner of Bella Custom Homes, and Stacy Brotemarkle, vice president and interior designer,…
Dallas could be making some headway toward its goal of providing mixed-income housing throughout the city thanks to a program from Bank of America. The program, which offers no down payment home loans for first-time homebuyers in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, is one of the first of its kind. Such initiatives were identified in the…
By Carol Bell-WaltonSpecial Contributor Thanks to the dedicated efforts of East Dallas-area advocates, the White Rock Lake Task Force is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Task Force is comprised of stalwart representatives from 17 neighborhood associations, numerous nonprofit organizations that serve the park, recreational users’ groups, and various environmental groups. The Task Force coordinates with…
Your Fort Worth Friday correspondent likes to stay on top of the market, so I’m happy this week to bring a great listing only hours old. And it’s in my own beloved Ryan Place, within walking distance of my house. I confess to being a being a full-on neighborhood chauvinist, but Ryan Place has such…
The show house must go on — but not for very long. The saga at 9250 Meadowbrook continues, as organizers for this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House announced online Thursday that, due to “unforeseen circumstances,” the home will be open from Sept. 22 through Sept. 25. It was originally slated for a month-long run,…
A shift to a buyer’s market could be on the horizon in Dallas, and we are here for it. We’re still not seeing lines around the block for open houses or cutthroat bidding wars, and that’s just fine. The inventory is stacked with good stock in great neighborhoods, with amazing amenities. This edition of CandysDirt.com…
