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Public Input and Private Dollars Needed for Comprehensive Housing Policy

By April Towery | September 5, 2022 |

Once again, the City of Dallas is crafting a plan, this time to address mixed-income and affordable housing. But once again, it’s just a document, and will depend heavily on private investment, public buy-in, and a council committed to making housing a priority.  With his constituents in Oak Cliff, District 1 Councilman Chad West has…

While Rent Isn’t Getting Cheaper in North Texas, Be Glad You’re Not in New York

By Marlin Weso | September 5, 2022 |

The median one-bedroom rent hit another all-time high in Zumper’s National Rent Index. Plano was the nation’s 35th most-expensive rental market last month.

Female-Led Team Is Taking Care of Business at Willow Bend Title Company

By April Towery | September 5, 2022 |

McKinney-based Willow Bend Title Company isn’t just led by Realtors, it’s led by females.  CEO Lisa Bloskas and president Emily Hohenstein are zeroed in on a “sky’s the limit” approach of empowering employees and helping the real estate agents they serve. After all, they’re “Realtor-owned and Realtor-focused.” “Lisa Bloskas and Emily Hohenstein are fierce, fabulous…

Shop (and Save!) With These Labor Day Home and Décor Deals

By Elaine Raffel | September 4, 2022 |

If scoring a deal is part of your holiday plan, you’re in luck. There are tons of bargains at the ready. Read on for not-to-be-missed savings on home furnishings, accessories, bedding, and more.

These Collin County Suburbs Rank 1-3 in National Study of Best Places to Buy a Home

By Marlin Weso | September 4, 2022 |

Frisco, Allen, and McKinney rank 1-3 in WalletHub’s rankings of the top-10 best places to buy a home.

Midcentury Has Never Looked So Modern

By Daniel Lalley | September 3, 2022 |

Lakewood Trails is defined by its quality midcentury architecture, quaint neighborhood feel, and convenient location to some of Dallas’s hottest entertainment and dining districts. Also, its proximity to Santa Fe Trail makes it the perfect place for families who love the outdoors. Here, the homes take on aesthetics straight from Norman Rockwell archives. Each street…