Oak Cliff

Neighbors to Meet Monday on South Winnetka Heights Conservation District Designation

By April Towery / December 2, 2022 /

A public meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, to discuss plans for the proposed South Winnetka Heights Conservation District.  A conservation district is defined by the City of Dallas as a zoning tool to designate areas within a neighborhood with a distinct physical character.  “While similar to historic districts in that they…

Living Near a Grocery Store Could Offer More than Convenience for Local Home Buyers, Study Shows

By April Towery / November 29, 2022 /

The H-E-B in Frisco attracted a lot of grocery shoppers, but a recent report from ATTOM Data Solutions suggests home buyers might want to head that way too.  The nationwide report did not examine home values near H-E-B, which drew residents like a Black Friday sale when it opened in Frisco in September — but…

Looking For Your Forever Family Home? This Oak Cliff Custom Was Built For Just That

By Karen Eubank / November 7, 2022 /

In 1991, Gene and Margaret Kavanaugh created their forever family home in Oak Cliff. It was built with careful thought to ensure there were quiet spots for contemplation and areas carved out for work and creative endeavors. But the overarching goal of this home was to have a warm, inviting gathering place for the entire…

You Might Be One of the Cool Kids Now If You’re Renting in Dallas … Really

By Marlin Weso / October 21, 2022 /

Renting in the U.S. is at its highest level in 55 years with 43.7 million households writing out a monthly rental check, according to a RentCafé report.

This Kessler Park Midcentury Is a Lesson in Geometry

By Shelby Skrhak / September 30, 2022 /

This week’s Inwood Home of the Week, sponsored by Inwood National Bank, introduces us to a Kessler Park home that knows her angles. Acute. Obtuse. She knows them all. Located on a perfect block of Knott Place in a hilly Kessler Park neighborhood near Sylvan Ave., this 2,294-square-foot home with three bedrooms and three full…