East Dallas

Crime Rate Hasn’t Changed in D14, But Residents Won’t Stop Talking About Short-Term Rentals 

By April Towery / June 12, 2023 /

The District 14 crime rate changed less than 1 percent year-to-date from 2022, but residents in East Dallas and downtown neighborhoods are divided on a public safety and housing matter that could at long last come to a head this week: short-term rentals.  District 14 has, by far, the most registered STRs, according to data…

These East Dallas Homes Offer Endless Style at an Excellent Price

By Daniel Lalley / May 28, 2023 /

For active young families and professionals, East Dallas has a number of activities and attractions that draw great interest from adults and kids alike. With White Rock Lake, the Dallas Arboretum, and plenty of local parks, those who love the outdoors have endless options. Then, proximity to Downtown Dallas and a whole host of retail…

This East Dallas Contemporary by New Leaf Custom Homes Is Just Perfect

By Nikki Barringer / March 4, 2023 /

Every time Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate’s Jeremy Whiteker has a new listing he says, “You guys, help me welcome my new listing to the market!” There’s a lot of enthusiasm in every home he represents and this one has me adding an extra exclamation mark. It’s a 2014 build by CandysDirt.com Best Builder New Leaf…

Foundation Problems Are The Elephant in The Room in North Texas

By Brenda Masse / March 1, 2023 /

If you’re a homeowner in North Texas, we’d like to begin this week’s column with a trigger warning: this post contains mention of foundation problems. We know. They suck, they’re expensive, and nobody wants to talk about them. But, look, if you own a home here — or you’re going to — it’s simply the…

This Ridgewood Park Near Lakewood Has a Backyard Full of Fun

By Daniel Lalley / February 24, 2023 /

This week’s Inwood Home of the Week sponsored by Inwood National Bank takes us to the East Dallas neighborhood of Ridgewood Park near Lakewood. Residents in this quaint community enjoy a variety of activities like jogging around White Rock Lake or bowling at the historic Lakewood Theater. There’s also no shortage of local shops, restaurants,…