Last week’s meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on General Investigating and Ethics proved that District 12 Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn is not suffering fools. That somebody messed up by allowing employees to work for four months in a building that didn’t have permits and wasn’t up to code is an accusation she takes seriously.  As ..read more

Our anniversary weekend this year commenced with a rainy March day, reminding me that I might have been a smart cookie to insist we marry in my hometown near Chicago those many, many years ago. No rain on the day, but it was Chicago: cold enough that I could wear a fur! Forty-four years we ..read more

Darling, adorable house alert! The curb appeal just radiates from this Weatherford home. White painted brick, a stretch of green grass, a welcoming front porch, flower-filled window boxes, and an American flag. Stop the car and just stare at this one. The inside matches the obvious curb appeal from the outside. Over the past three ..read more

A plan to distribute $31 million annually over five years to Dallas-based U.S. Housing and Urban Development grant programs is slated for adoption in June and implementation in October — but Dallas City Council members don’t agree on how to distribute the funds.  The Dallas City Council reviewed the plan in February and revisited it ..read more

Southern Traditional homes make quite a dramatic impact. It’s not just their sheer architectural beauty but also because they evoke feelings of a gentle, comfortably sophisticated lifestyle.  Often referred to as Antebellum, Neoclassical, or Greek Revival, Southern Traditional homes are characterized by their simple geometric form, grand scale, and dramatic columns. Drama was top of ..read more

Even with furious note-taking, attendees of our free webinar May 2 can’t be blamed for missing a few things. The event, presented by our sponsors Republic Title, was a comprehensive guide on how to protest your property taxes — and win. Hosted by property tax expert Glenn Goodrich of PropertyTax.io and CandysDirt.com founder and publisher ..read more

In a new development that is surprising to no one, city officials said Thursday that the ForwardDallas comprehensive land use plan won’t go to City Council for approval until after the panel returns from a July recess.  City Plan Commissioners determined last week that they want to hold a day-long public workshop beginning at 9 ..read more

Dallas voters sent a clear message by approving all 10 bond propositions on the May 4 ballot. They want to house the homeless and have upgraded libraries and arts and culture facilities. But most importantly, Dallasites want their roads fixed.  The Dallas bond election proposition that got the most votes was at the top of ..read more

On April 18th, Douglas Elliman agents Micah Byrnes and Harrison Kaye hosted a Casino Royale-inspired launch party for 6007 Burgundy Road. This home recently hit the market and was built as a personal residence for an architecturally minded owner. More than 100 guests attended the evening celebrating style and architecture, including VIPs Ryan Cabrera, Candy Evans, Trevor Penick of O-town, KISS FM’s Billy the Kidd ..read more

Dozens of elected officials, advocates, bond task force board members, and volunteers gathered Saturday night at Reunion Tower to watch results from Dallas’ $1.25 billion bond election roll in. Surrounded by signs that read, “Vote Yes! Together, for Dallas,” the crowd appeared pleased with the results, as each of the 10 propositions passed handily.  About ..read more