Dallas

The Growth of Higher Learning Means Graduated Demands For Dallas Housing

By Joy Donovan / October 26, 2023 /

As we discussed last week, construction projects abound in North Texas universities. The domino effect will include more educated people, job creation, and, of course, housing demands. Last week we focused on Fort Worth, but today let’s talk about the housing needs around the Dallas side of university expansions. Work is underway at the University…

These Beautiful Homes Have Perfect Places to Soap Up And Prevent Disease

By Joy Donovan / October 12, 2023 /

Now here’s something we can all come together to support. This Sunday, be ready to celebrate Global Handwashing Day! Woo hoo! Who doesn’t like nice, clean hands? So, zero panic, people. Luckily this day doesn’t require any special preparations — no gifts to buy, no tree to decorate, no turkey to cook. Chances are the…

Open Houses of The Week: Modern Home Choices Reflect On-the-Run Lifestyles

By Joy Donovan / July 6, 2023 /

With so many countertops being eye-catching, design-inspiring surfaces, it’s no wonder loads of today’s homes highlight eat-in dining as a selling point. Many real estate listings tout an “eat-in kitchen” which often translates to a countertop or island with some stylish bar stools pulled up. Casual lifestyles, quick bites, and on-the-run existences have made such…

Austin Industries’ Asphalt Plant to Cease Operations in Joppa Neighborhood June 26

By April Towery / June 7, 2023 /

An asphalt plant that Joppa neighbors claim has been emitting harmful pollutants will shut down at the end of the month. Company officials with Dallas-based Austin Bridge and Road announced last week they would cease operations June 26 and remove equipment from the site southeast of downtown Dallas in City Council District 7. The issue…

Online Sales Pioneer Century Communities Has Two New Single-Family Developments on Offer

By CandysDirt / June 3, 2023 /

Century Communities, Inc. — a top 10 national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and the highest-ranked homebuilder on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2023 — is excited to reveal that Ambergrove in Royse City is now open for sales, offering single-family homes from the low $300s. Ambergrove’s grand opening marks Century’s second Dallas-Fort Worth community…