If Character Is What You Crave, This Bryan Place Standout Will Stir Your Soul
Having lived in San Francisco for the better part of my adult life, I sometimes find myself nostalgic for neighborhoods like The Mission, Hayes Valley, or Cow Hollow. Operating under the iron fist of an HOA board, there’s a level of character my current Plano community can’t live up to. Thankfully, many other parts of…
Mavericks Narrow Arena Shortlist to Two Dallas Locations
Those who have been worried about the Mavericks potentially relocating outside Dallas city limits can breathe a little easier, at least for now. It seems the NBA franchise has narrowed its list of possible sites for a new arena to the former Valley View Center in North Dallas and an unidentified second option downtown. Dallas…
Cedar Crest Secret Gem: Snatch Up This Updated 1937 Tudor Before Someone Else Does
Tired of the modern farmhouse? Done with Midcentury Modern? Here’s something else — a completely updated 1937 Tudor that’s half the price you’d find for similar homes in the M Streets or Lakewood. The house listed for $525,000 on Cedar Crest Boulevard in south Dallas gives homebuyers a chance to buy a house with a…
Just One Look — This Lakewood Beauty Will Capture You
This eye-catching Lakewood home gets you straight from the curbside with charming design and luscious landscaping on a large corner lot in an unbeatable East Dallas location. That’s why it’s this week’s Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters, Senior Loan Officer with First Horizon. The home at 7102 Coronado really do...
Proposed Dallas Library Closures Get Rough Reception
The city’s proposal to transform the Dallas Public Library system was roundly rebuffed by council members at the Quality of Life, Arts & Culture Committee meeting on Tuesday, resulting in the cancellation of community meetings that had been scheduled for the coming weeks. As previously reported by CandysDirt.com, Library Director Manya Shorr...
Before It Was a Museum: The Past Lives of McKinney’s 1913 Post Office Building
By Lillie Miller Special contributor Lillie Miller is a 6th-generation Collin County resident and chairs the Collin County History Museum Board of Directors. When it opened in 1913, the Collin County History Museum was a United States Post office and Postal Savings Bank. This three-story federal building was designed by architect J. H. Suttle in...
Winter Storm Fern Set to Impact North Texas Friday Through Monday
Winter storm Fern, a potent arctic cold front, is set to sweep through North Texas, bringing a messy mix of freezing rain, sleet, ice, and snow. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected to linger through Monday, Jan. 26, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Storm Warning Thursday afternoon for the Dallas–Fort Worth area as…...
Christie’s @properties Lone Star Pays It Forward to the Communities It Calls Home
Christie’s International Real Estate @properties Lone Star is no stranger to success stories. With offices across the state, the brokerage has built a reputation on integrity, expertise, and its client-first approach. This combination has led the organization to receive multiple business accolades and close over $1 billion in 2025. While these wi...
Emily Vafa’s Approach to Spec Home Design: Smart, Livable, and Anything but Generic
Designing a spec house comes with its own set of rules. The goal isn’t self-expression or trend-chasing—it’s creating a home that feels considered, livable, and broadly appealing without slipping into generic.