Uptown

Tastefully Bold Townhome on Hall Street Offers Brilliant Upgrades

By Joanna England / January 24, 2018 /

With Dallas’ booming job market, more and more Millennials are moving to the area, and they have a very specific list of wants. According to this article by Inman, Millennials are turning the market on its head with a very picky list of asks, preferring to rent until they find that Goldilocks home that is just…

Scoring an Apartment and Getting the Best Deal

By Jon Anderson / November 21, 2017 /

Searching for an apartment has always annoyed me.  And having lived in more than a few apartments, that’s a lot of annoyance. Suffice it to say the stereotypes are true and you all know it.  In recent years, apartment building has been gangbusters in Dallas. Everyone wonders if there’s a bubble coming in the high…

Uptown Lifestyle on The Katy Trail For Less Than a Half Million

By Joanna England / October 13, 2017 /

The problem with living on the Katy Trail is that, as Jon Anderson pointed out, so many other people want to live there, too. That’s why there are so many high-rise buildings in planning phases that will line this popular city amenity. Of course, with all of those new buildings, and all of the demand,…

Splurge vs. Steal: Two Uptown Townhomes Walking Distance to West Village

By Leah Shafer / October 9, 2017 /

Over 19,000 people live in the Uptown area, an upscale neighborhood adjacent to downtown Dallas. It offers a huge array or entertainment, food, and outdoorsy options, from eclectic restaurants and high-end boutiques to the Katy Trail and high-rise living.  Uptown’s West Village is a vibrant walkable shopping and dining district. In today’s Splurge vs. Steal, we’re…

Splurge vs. Steal: Pick Your Favorite State Thomas Townhome From These Two

By Leah Shafer / September 25, 2017 /

Splurge vs. Steal is a new feature on CandysDirt.com. Every week, we look at two properties that offer something in common, but are miles apart in their asking price.   One of the popular neighborhoods in Uptown is State Thomas, a Dallas Landmark District with a rich history. It began as the first steetcar suburb, later becoming a…