North Dallas

Dallas Takes Its First Swing at Zoning Reform in Almost 40 Years

By Charles Grand / June 27, 2025 /

City staff in Dallas have been making the rounds to give residents a sneak peak at what they’ve got cooking for zoning reform. As previously reported by CandysDirt.com, the city is embarking on a painstaking effort to simplify and modernize the portions of its voluminous development code that have to do with land use. The…

Phillip Murrell Has Listed Something Special Just for Summer in North Dallas

By Brenda Masse / June 11, 2025 /

They say you can never go home, but apparently I can because Phillip Murrell’s newest listing is just a few blocks from where I grew up, and I am here to tell you it’s a fabulous place to live. When I say “newest,” let me first clarify that 4408 Laren Street in North Dallas hasn’t…

Drive Up, Dive In, Hang Out — This Preston Forest House Was Built for Company

By Brenda Masse / April 30, 2025 /

You know that house. The comfortable one where all the kids want to hang out. The one that’s perfect for hosting pool parties, backyard barbecues, picnics, and more. The one where at the end of the day you can, as listing agent Adam Zoblotsky says, “kick up your feet, pour a glass of wine, enjoy…

District 11 North Dallas Candidates Face Off on Housing Density, Protecting Neighborhoods

By Shelby Skrhak / April 21, 2025 /

Current Councilmember Jaynie Schultz announced last year that she would not seek re-election. In District 11 North Dallas, four candidates are vying to replace two-term councilwoman Jaynie Schultz, who decided not to run for re-election. Candidates are attorney Bill Roth, public health professional Mona Andy Elshenawy, Parks and Recreation Board member Jeff Kitner, and former mayoral write-in candidate Kendal Richardson. As…

Elevate Your Entertaining Game With This Northaven Meadows Home

By Daniel Lalley / December 13, 2024 /

With the holidays drawing near, hosting is a hot topic. Whether welcoming a few friends or a big family, the art of entertaining hinges on good taste, attention to detail, and the perfect environment. Layout, square footage, and décor are elements that can make or break any holiday hangout. If you want to see an…