From Hill Country Elegance to Industrial Chic, Ebby Halliday Agents Have Listings That Wow
As the year comes to a close, the agents of Ebby Halliday Companies aren’t resting on the laurels of another banner year for the company. No, they’re still hard at work for their clients, because as anyone in the business knows, real estate never sleeps. If you’re looking to the new year with new house…
A Funky Little Forest Hills Cottage With an ADU!
Are you looking for a cool, quirky house with serious income potential? I have just the property for you in funky Little Forest Hills! This home perfectly captures the neighborhood’s unique vibe and its unofficial slogan: “Keep Little Forest Hills Funky.” Even before White Rock Lake was filled in 1914, the undeveloped farmland and hun...
The 4 Funniest Home Inspection Finds of 2025
First, a disclaimer: lest anyone think that home inspectors are sitting around laughing at them and their homes, these are licensed professionals who take their jobs very seriously. I, however, am not a licensed professional, and I find the silly things we do in our homes endlessly humorous. Sharing these foibles along with some home…
Inwood Home of The Week: Revisiting The Homes That Rocked 2025
As we approach the end of 2025, it’s essential to reflect on all the reasons this year was so remarkable. In the last 12 months, we experienced some unforgettable moments. We sent Katy Perry to space, welcomed a new pope, and witnessed one of the world’s most elaborate art heists. Of course, around here, there…
Apartment Tower Construction to Gear Up at Plano’s Park at Legacy
Work on the residential component of The Park at Legacy redevelopment in Plano will be gearing up in the coming months, with new construction expected to kick off in April. Once the headquarters of the department store chain JCPenney, 6501 Legacy Dr. is in the process of being transformed from an old school suburban office…
This Year-End, I Make the Case for Painting the Brick White with These 7 Homes
Some people inherit their houses’ personalities and accept them as is. I tend to give them a makeover with some white paint. I’ve now taken two brick homes, one a nondescript gray and the other a supposedly sacred Old Chicago blend, and turned them bright, confident white. The purists gasped, clutched their pearls over that…
And in a Flash, My Home Was Gone in 2025
Goodbye, 2025. Don’t let the door hit you in the rear. My year of Real Estate Hell technically began last Thanksgiving with the passing of a beautiful friend, Vivian Young. She was a most perfect tenant. For 17 years, her rent checks were hand-delivered without fail by her assistant with a sweet note. Vivian founded…
City Hall Endangered: How We Got Here
There were a lot of big local real estate stories this year, but few seem to have touched a nerve like the potential sale of Dallas City Hall. Whether it’s the historic architecture, significance of civic space, potential for downtown revitalization, high stakes of sports franchise retention, alleged backroom dealmaking, or just the principle of&...
These Are Dallas’ 5 Most Endangered Properties, According to CandysDirt.com
Let’s start this CandysDirt.com ranking of most endangered properties in Dallas with the very symbol of the city: Dallas City Hall. 1. Dallas City Hall If you haven’t been following since CandysDirt.com broke the news that Mayor Eric Johnson had his eye on selling City Hall, here’s an explainer to get you up to speed.…