Write Your Next Chapter in This 1925 Storybook Craftsman in Sunset Hill
Once upon a time, in the heart of Oak Cliff’s hidden gem, Sunset Hill, there stood a home so full of character and charm it could have stepped right out of the pages of your favorite storybook. At 200 S Marlborough Ave., a 1925 Craftsman cottage waited patiently, its butter-yellow front door beaming beneath a…
Pick Your Cottage, Pick Your Price!
There are a lot of cute homes on the market right now, especially in East Dallas. It was impossible to pick just one this week, so I’m showcasing three at different price points. All of them were built before 1950 (historic homes are extremely well constructed) and beautifully updated. They are also in close proximity…
Have You Been in Your Attic Lately? No Really.
There’s a Nigerian proverb that goes, “He who lives in the attic knows where the roof leaks.” I think it’s meant to teach us that the one who lives in a place can be an expert on it. I bring this up because if your attic is out of sight-out of mind, then you might…
In Sparkman Club Estates, It’s the Amenities and Square Footage for Us
Sparkman Club Estates is renowned for its close community feel and abundance of incredible amenities. By joining the esteemed Sparkman Club, residents in this quaint enclave enjoy access to premium extras like multiple swimming pools, tennis courts, clubhouse amenities, activities, and more. With so much to offer, it’s no wonder that listings her...
Plan to Kill Alleyway Trash Pickup for Some Sparks Outcry in Dallas
A group of Dallas residents is up in arms over an administrative decision to phase out alleyway trash pickup, with an online petition calling on city leaders to reverse course, having garnered more than 2,400 signatures in just a few days. The city’s Sanitation Services department is moving to end trash and recycling pickup next…
Peacocks and Park Are a Few Perks of This Pair of Houses in East Oak Cliff
Here’s a deal for a family that wants to live not with each other but walking distance from each other. Or maybe besties who know better than to be roommates but have an idea that sharing happy hour on a weekly basis could be fun. Even better, if these house hunters happen to like peacocks,…
Omni Las Colinas Unveils $33M Renovation
The Omni Las Colinas Hotel has completed a sweeping $33 million renovation that touches every corner of the property — from the guestrooms to the pool deck — solidifying its status as a go-to lifestyle destination in Irving’s premier master-planned community. The latest $20 million phase brings a full redesign to all 421 guestrooms, including...
Is Frisco’s The Hills of Kingswood THE Hot Ultra-Luxury Development for Athletes and A-Listers?
Could The Hills of Kingswood be Collin County’s “Map of the Stars”? When Jerry Mooty, CEO and Principal of Christie’s International Real Estate @properties Lone Star, mentioned new homes going up in the Hills of Kingswood during a Dallas Dirt podcast, we nodded and agreed that the growth in Frisco was phenomenal. When he sai...
Dallas Municipal Court Sustains Rain Damage on All Floors
Heavy rain on Tuesday has apparently led to the temporary shuttering of the Dallas Municipal Court building for at least a week, with city officials disclosing that every floor of the property was impacted by water damage. Early Wednesday morning, the city announced that the court would be closed for the day due to “substantial…