Dallas

It’s Election Day, And There’s a Good Chance You Didn’t Vote

By Bethany Erickson / May 6, 2017 /

12:05 a.m. And now for some reaction: Alex Dickey reached out to supporters via NextDoor, thanking them and adding, “This campaign for City Council has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The best part was having the opportunity to meet so many of you at your doorstep.” “I’m very happy,” Philip…

Neighborhood Spotlight: Quality of Life in the North Cliff Conservation District

By Amanda Popken / March 3, 2017 /

Oak Cliff covers about one-third of Dallas, with a lot of variety throughout. You’re probably familiar with the small Craftsman homes around Bishop Arts, the historic homesteads of Winnetka Heights, and the eclectic estates of the Kessler neighborhoods. A little further west near Hampton and south of Jefferson you’ll find many neighborhoods like the North…

Which City is Better For Football-Loving Homeowners: Dallas or Green Bay?

By Joanna England / January 14, 2017 /

Are you ready for some football? Surely you’ve wondered during less-than-stellar seasons of Cowboys past whether it would be better off to live in a city where a team doesn’t bomb the playoffs. As it turns out, Owners.com wanted to know which city, Dallas or Green Bay, Wis., were better for homeowners who are football…

Best of: Live the Loft Life in These Historic Downtown Dallas Buildings, Part 2

By Leah Shafer / December 31, 2016 /

This is the second installment in a two-part series looking at loft living in historic downtown Dallas buildings, originally published Aug. 5. You can read the first post here.  Dallas has a rich history in downtown, with many beautiful structures from the early 1900s. We’re looking at 11 of those buildings, which have been converted, usually after years…

Getting Schooled on North Texas Giving Day

By Bethany Erickson / September 22, 2016 /

Today, as Leah mentioned, is North Texas Giving Day.  Yesterday we talked about some home-related organizations taking part and today I’d like to highlight some ways you can contribute to the educations of area children. There are more than 1,100 opportunities to help North Texas scholars, but these are some great charities and schools that…