South Dallas

Dallas Urban Farms, Social Impact of Greening the City Topics of Panel Discussion

By Leah Shafer / April 13, 2016 /

In recent years, various forms of urban agriculture have been used across the country as the core of community stabilization and development, with a strong emphasis on improving the public health of neighborhood residents. In Dallas, these urban farms include Paul Quinn College’s initiative called “We Over Me Urban Farm” and “Bonton Farms” in South…

Cedar Ridge Drive House With 2000 Square Foot Master and Dungeon Back on the Market, Reduced

By Candy Evans / June 1, 2015 /

This has to be one of my all-time favorite Dallas homes. It’s just so outrageous! Recall we told you about it in January when it was listed with “Agent Alicia” who cleverly alerted us to both the dungeon and the swinging former owner? Does the name Ralph Wade ring a bell? Me neither. But he…

Dallas Animal Noise Ordinance Possible Amendments – Does This Affect Your Home?

By Cassie Evans, J.D. / February 20, 2015 /

On February 9th, the Dallas City Council’s Quality of Life Committee met to discuss loose dogs and barking dogs in Dallas. Dogs vocalize by barking, but what happens when they bark, and bark, and bark … for long periods of time. As an animal lover, foster mom, Board Member of the SPCA of Texas, Dallas Animal Services…

Outstanding Reno Brings Original Life Back to Legendary Oak Cliff Midcentury Modern

By Leah Shafer / February 6, 2015 /

When Erik Schuessler first encountered the midcentury modern house at 1434 Bar Harbor Cir. in the Wynnewood Hills neighborhood of Oak Cliff, he fell in love with its potential and retro aesthetic. As he renovated the 4,600-square-foot beauty and learned more about it, he also grew fascinated by its history. In its heyday, Bar Harbor…

High Caliber Home of the Week: Another Amazing Unit in The Beat Condos

By Joanna England / December 18, 2014 /

I’m going to predict 2015 as the year of the condo. You can quote me on this. I think that, with so many cool projects — both mixed use and residential only — planned and coming on line next year, you’ll see a much more robust condo market. That’s good for Dallas, a city that…