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Bettencourt On Property Taxes: The Cavalry is Coming Over The Hill For Texas Homesteaders

By April Towery | July 12, 2022 |

Property taxes are one of the largest expenses homeowners face, and some Dallas County residents say rising appraisals are going to make their tax bills unbearable.  As property valuations go up, so do the corresponding tax bills, leading more than 201,000 Dallas residents to file protests this year arguing that, for example, the appraised value…

This Little Gingerbread Cottage is Ready to Return to Its Former Glory

By Nikki Barringer | July 12, 2022 |

Oh, hey, Garland, just sitting over there slightly north and east of Dallas, hiding this little gingerbread house like it’s no big deal. And it’s on almost a half an acre. It’s truly an incredible lot with flagstone, trees, a wraparound driveway, and loads of greenspace. I love the way Keller Williams’ Brandon Watkins says…

This Single-Story Home in Indian Creek Isn’t Your Typical Condominium

By Seth Fowler | July 12, 2022 |

When many people hear the word “condominium” they think of a tall high-rise building in a downtown area with skyline views and long walks to the parking garage or lawn areas. While those are certainly accurate images for some condominium buildings, it’s not the case for all properties That are considered condominiums. Welcome to Indian…

Amazon’s Prime Day Kicks Off Today, so Don’t Miss These Fab Finds at a Discount

By CandysDirt | July 12, 2022 |

We’ve all felt the pain of rising prices: gas, groceries, rent. Leave it to Stephen Colbert to find a little humor. The Late Night comic joked, “We all should be OK as long as we don’t have to eat anything, be anywhere, or go any place.” The good news is Amazon Prime Day 2022 kicks off today.…

Maple Springs Has Made it, And This Modern Listing Shows How Far The Neighborhood Has Come

By Candy Evans | July 11, 2022 |

Maple Springs is gentrified, and we are loving it!

Developer KDC Joins Dallas CASA For Parade Of Playhouses 2022

By April Towery | July 11, 2022 |

Twelve custom playhouses — including a lighthouse with working lights and windows, a Dutch windmill, a Mars space ship, a rocket, an aquarium, a Dallas Mavericks basketball court, and a replica of a historic home — will be on display at NorthPark Center for more than two weeks starting Friday.  Dallas-based commercial development company KDC…