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Dog Parks Are an Unlisted Amenity In These 5 DFW Neighborhoods

By Leah Shafer / June 9, 2015 /

Your four-legged friend is part of the family, and what pup doesn’t love a great dog park? But how often do you see a nearby dog park listed as a feature in a residential real estate listing? We think that unfair to Fido, so we’ve rounded up five of the best dog parks in DFW to…

Mark Your Calendars: Azulina Ceramics in Dallas for Two Events This Week

By Leah Shafer / April 13, 2015 /

In February, we told you about Azulina Ceramics, a new favorite of ours for creating bright, happy tablescapes with dinnerware and servingware hand-painted by artisan women in Colombia. Azulina owner Melissa Moriarty is in Dallas this week from her home in Colombia and you won’t want to miss her two local events. She’s selling her delightful…

Historic Designation Protects Dallas Treasures from Demolition

By Leah Shafer / February 25, 2015 /

Dallas has a rich historic and architectural legacy, shown through buildings like the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff, DeGolyer House and Gardens in East Dallas, and the Eastside Warehouse District and State Thomas neighborhood in Uptown. But just because a building or neighborhood plays an important part in the story of Dallas doesn’t mean it’s protected…

Downtown Dallas Real Estate Opportunities, Advancements Abound in New Year

By Leah Shafer / January 12, 2015 /

If the last year is any indication, 2015 is shaping up to be another banner year for real estate development in Downtown Dallas. This is according to downtown advocates, urban planners, and real estate and development experts, who gathered Friday to talk about city living in downtown at a panel, sponsored by the Dallas Business…

Looking Ahead to 2015: Revitalization of Downtown Dallas

By Leah Shafer / December 25, 2014 /

When I learned to drive in the 90s, my dad had two big rules: Don’t run out of gas and don’t drive anywhere near Downtown Dallas, particularly at night. We were suburban dwellers, used to wide streets, manicured lawns, and regularly scheduled trash pickups. Much of Downtown Dallas was gritty and graffitied, all business by…