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Want a Swimming Pool in Your Own Backyard? Dive Into These North Texas Open Houses

By Joy Donovan / May 25, 2023 /

School’s out … well, almost! Today’s the last day for a lot of North Texas students. Followed by the Memorial Day three-day weekend. We could get caught up in the true beginning of summer, which is June 21, but that’s just not practical for a place as hot as Texas. Summer, if not the scientific…

Dallas City Hall’s ‘Take a Peek’ Recycling Program Has Residents Befuddled as Bins Are Removed With no Explanation

By April Towery / May 23, 2023 /

Dallas has a recycling program that’s been operative since 2017, but some longtime homeowners were recently audited for the first time and are confused and frustrated by what they perceive to be a lack of communication. Through the “Take a Peek” program, under the umbrella of Dallas’ Zero Waste campaign, sanitation workers check residential recycle…

This Week’s Open Houses Prove That Cookie-Cutter Homes Aren’t For Everyone

By Joy Donovan / May 18, 2023 /

That bright floral wreath on the door. Or the simple brass door knocker. Or how about the color of that door? Inside, well-loved antiques or straight-lined metal? Or both? There are the country houses, the edgy condos, and the white-columned traditionals. The real estate market is full of individual choices, and homeowners get to express…

Temporary Ban on New Short-Term Rentals Starts Monday in Plano

By April Towery / May 10, 2023 /

Starting Monday, new short-term rentals won’t be allowed in the City of Plano. A temporary, year-long ban starts May 15. Short-term rentals have been discussed in Plano and several other North Texas municipalities for the past year or more. Plano residents pleaded with the council in November for zoning changes that would regulate or ban…

Can You Build a Natural Disaster-Proof Home? Technology Offers Better Protection During Storm Season

By Daniel Lalley / March 6, 2023 /

As spring approaches, storm season is not far behind. According to the National Weather Service, the months of March, April, and May are the most notorious in terms of thunderstorms, tornados, and hail. In Texas, this is not something to take lightly. In fact, just last year, the Lone Star State experienced 14 named hurricanes…