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Haute Homes In Highland Park To Tour This Weekend

By Amy Puchaty / March 28, 2019 /

Nothing compares to the Highland Park lifestyle! With small-town charms, exemplary public schools, and iconic tree-lined streets, Highland Park is filled with opportunity. And it’s chock full of impressive Open Houses to keep you busy all weekend long. We’ve rounded up three of our favorites. If you tour any of these beauties, be sure to…

Artificial Turf War: Harold Leider Lists Reasons Why More People Should Go Green

By Joanna England / March 27, 2019 /

We’re big fans of artificial turf here at CandysDirt.com, as it’s a water-wise way to have a lawn without all of the seasonal maintenance of turfgrass. However, some homeowners associations have outlawed artificial turf despite its many benefits. One reader writes: I am an interior designer who worked on a residential project for about three…

Title Tip: Top Five Scams That Target Real Estate Agents

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 26, 2019 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor Buyers and sellers aren’t the only victims of real estate scams and crimes. Realtors are also a favorite target of crooks, criminals, and other shady types. Due to the nature of the real estate business, agents naturally come in contact and work with strangers on a regular basis. Most real…

Adorable Casa View Cottage Zoned for Terrific Elementary School

By Bethany Erickson / March 26, 2019 /

Finding a home in the more affordable $200,000 range can be more difficult in Dallas in this market, and while — thankfully — good elementary schools and feeder patterns are much easier to find these days, finding the two in the same house can still be a reach sometimes. But this adorable Casa View Midcentury…

With Fewer Cars and Drivers, What To Do With Empty Garages?

By Jon Anderson / March 26, 2019 /

First I came for your kitchen, now I’m coming for your garage. I’ve noticed a trend over the past year at the Oak Lawn Committee – applicants seeking less parking than is required by the PD-193 ordinance. A hotel will be seeking half of the parking required, and an office building cutting a third. Each…