Lou Olerio

Olerio Homes Developer Has a Shady Past, But is Building Cookie-Cutter Homes a Crime?

By April Towery / September 18, 2023 /

One of the premier developers in a Dallas neighborhood fighting displacement and gentrification was recently involved in a hot chicken scandal and did federal prison time for his role in a hydroponic marijuana growing operation.  That’s not particularly relevant to his credibility as a home builder, but it’s often raised by legacy residents in the…

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Developer to Raze Entire Block, Build New Duplexes Near Love Field

By Marlin Weso / January 4, 2021 /

Lou Olerio, who has been a real-estate developer for nearly 20 years, has a certain style when it comes to the homes he builds. He likes timeless exteriors and transitional interiors with clean aesthetic lines. Now, Olerio hopes to bring that style to his new project. Last month, he purchased an entire block of houses…

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