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This Plano Home’s Kitchen Wins The #10YearChallenge

By Shelby Skrhak | August 26, 2022 |

Now, I love a good before and after set of photos. Home renos? Yes. HGTV reveals? Sure. Glow ups? Fab. But this week’s Inwood Home of the Week, sponsored by Inwood National Bank is more like a satisfying 10-year challenge on social. Head north on the Dallas North Tollway to northwest Plano, where you’ll find…

After Catastrophic Rainfall, East Dallas Apartment Tenants Claim Developer is Refusing to Address Flooding

By Mike Albanese | August 26, 2022 |

Tenants of a Lower Greenville complex say Monday’s rainfall damaged apartments and the developer is not assuming responsibility. Tenants of an apartment complex in Dallas’ Lower Greenville say the developer and property manager are trying to not compensate anyone for damages related to Monday’s flooding.  The ELE apartments, located on the 5700 block of Richmond…

On National Dog Day, Check Out These Projects Builders Have Created For Furbabies

By Sylvia Bloom | August 26, 2022 |

For many people buying or building a new home, space for their four-legged furry friends is a must. Fortunately, builders are willing and ready to meet their needs. For National Dog Day, I compiled some of the best examples of dog-friendly home features in North Texas. Ruff-a-Dub-Dub The Avant Group is well attuned to the…

Public Meetings Kick Off Aug. 31 in Bid to Expand The Lakewood Conservation District

By April Towery | August 26, 2022 |

Residents can comment on the proposed Lakewood Conservation District project — and talk to city officials about what the measure would mean for the future of their property and the affected Monticello and Westlake neighborhoods — in a series of public hearings kicking off Aug. 31. Signatures supporting the proposal were collected from far more…

How is This Classic Home Near River Crest Country Club Still on The Market?

By Eric Prokesh | August 26, 2022 |

There’s hardly an explanation for this phenomenon. Location? Across the street from River Crest Country Club golf course. Price? About $1 million below the median price in the area. While summer is not the ideal time to put a house on the market, it’s difficult to fathom how this near-perfect property has been on the…

It’s All About Live, Work, and Play In This Week’s Open Houses

By April Towery | August 25, 2022 |

More people are working from home these days, and it’s changed the game in what buyers want in a floor plan, smart appliances, and the ever-important backyard oasis.  In this segment of CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week, we’ve selected three huge properties that have meet the needs of live, work, and play in a…