Arlington

Arlington Home Shines Within Walking Distance to Interlochen’s Holiday Sparkle

By Joy Donovan / April 3, 2026 /

The red brick traditional at 3105 Westwood Dr in Arlington is near the action, but not in the hot middle of the frenzy. Yes, this one-story residence is in the Westwood subdivision, a walkable distance to the Interlochen neighborhood, the one known for its Christmas lights. Lighting up the neighborhood, a decades-long holiday tradition, draws…

Escape to Margaritaville, Arlington Style with House on Private Lake and 32 Palm Trees

By Joy Donovan / February 3, 2026 /

Living the good life — it’s sun soaked, palm swaying easy living. Sun is easy to find in Texas, but palm trees? Not so much. Here is a house for those searching not for their shaker of salt but for the late singer Jimmy Buffett’s Parrothead lifestyle. There’s a retreat on the lake with 32…

Feel Good City: Here Are 2 Homes Under $500K in Plano, Ranked Top 20 as Most Caring

By Joy Donovan / December 19, 2025 /

Tis the season for bell-ringing kettle drives, helping needy families, and giving to homeless shelters. But there’s one city in North Texas that keeps this lovely Christmas spirit all year long. It’s Plano. The North Texas city recently earned a top spot in the rankings as one of the most caring cities in America, according…

In Arlington’s Interlochen, the Christmas Lights Are So Bright That People Magazine Took Notice

By Joy Donovan / December 12, 2025 /

Landing on People magazine’s radar is no small achievement. Well, it seems we have a newsworthy star in our midst. Not a sexiest man alive, mind you, but maybe a glittering superstar — Arlington’s Interlochen Lights was ranked number eight last year in its list of America’s top 10 Christmas displays. “It was unexpected,” said longtime…

Arlington Home Cooks Up Holiday-Ready Kitchen for Entertaining

By Joy Donovan / November 14, 2025 /

There are some definite requirements for the holidays. Decorations and great food are two of the essentials, but so is a great kitchen to make all the magic happen. When the family comes over for Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve, having a place to brew spiced cider, bake cookies or roast turkey is…