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Need a Break From Normal Life? Your Private Island Awaits

By CandysDirt | July 21, 2022 |

For many of us, the idea of enjoying our own private island may initially feel pretty far out of reach. But these rentals on Airbnb turn an impossibility into reality. Whether you are looking for a rustic cabin on a lake island or a tropical getaway closer to the equator, you can stay at your…

Live High Above Dallas in This Modern Oak Cliff Townhome

By Shelby Skrhak | July 20, 2022 |

This week’s High Caliber Home, sponsored by Lisa Peters of Caliber Home Loans takes us to the scenic hills of Oak Cliff. Yes, I said hills. They do exist in Dallas and there are no more specular views than those above the Belmont Hotel. Perched above the Dallas skyline and tucked behind the Belmont Hotel,…

You’ve Got The Power to Prevent These Dangerous Electrical Issues

By Brenda Masse | July 20, 2022 |

In the modern age, we are so used to having electricity that we truly take it for granted. We don’t realize how much we rely on it until it gets shut off, and we don’t respect the danger until we get hurt. As home inspectors, we constantly see cases of people messing around with electricity and…

Realtor And Humanitarian Photographer Shares Stories From Ukraine

By April Towery | July 20, 2022 |

April Towery: We chatted with Ronnie Mosley over Zoom while he was planning his next humanitarian venture and trying to keep his Fort Worth real estate license up to date. He’s one of the nicest guys around, with a true passion for helping others in honor of his late daughter Christina. Spend a few minutes…

Calling All Salty Dogs: This Pirate’s House is Literally Swinging

By Mimi Perez | July 20, 2022 |

Editor’s Note: Our Wednesday WTF columnist, Mimi Perez, is taking a break from her regularly scheduled rundown in ridiculous real estate. To whet your whistle until a new column next week, here’s a reprise of one home that should walk the plank. Avast ye hearties! Tis’ be a new year for resolutions and good times.…

Baseball Legend Ty Cobb’s Former Lake Tahoe Estate

By CandysDirt | July 20, 2022 |

Located on a .87-acre lot on the shores of Lake Tahoe in the town of Glenbrook, Nevada, is the 1938-built cabin-style home built for the baseball legend. Ty Cobb — a native of Narrows, Georgia — was such a celebrated athlete that he received the most votes of any player in the inaugural Baseball Hall of Fame class.…