Lower Mortgage Rates, Higher Stakes for the Federal Reserve
It has been a whirlwind of news on the mortgage rates front over the last few days as the 30-year note crossed a critical threshold. Meanwhile, the independence of Federal Reserve policy appears more under threat than ever amid a criminal investigation into the central bank’s chair. First, Mortgage Rates Last Thursday, President Donald Trump̷...
Ribbons Are Having a Moment — and John Mark Sharpe Made It Happen at Dallas Market
When John Mark Sharpe sauntered to the microphone at the Dallas Market Center last week, it was with all the awe-shucks attitude of a small-town Southern boy. And the ladies who had crowded the area on the 12th floor of Dallas’ iconic trade tower cheered and clapped before he uttered a word. “Hi, y’all,” he…
What $22.9 Million Will Get You in Highland Park Today
People moving to Dallas always hear about two parts of town: Preston Hollow and Highland Park. While Preston Hollow generally offers more land and privacy, you cannot beat the neighborhood feel of Highland Park. There is a reason it’s called “The Bubble.” Ask anyone who lives there, and they will tell you it has a…
Looking for a Place to Stay for 2026 FIFA World Cup? So Is Everybody Else
North Texas still has five months to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, but if you’re looking for a place to stay near AT&T Stadium, well, you’d better get booking. The Dallas-Fort Worth region is expected to be one of the biggest beneficiaries with matches spread across June and July 2026, when…
Kin Oldham: Why Industry Associations Can Change the Trajectory of Your Career
Local multifamily industry advocate Kin Oldham, executive director of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas, has been awarded a lifetime achievement award from the National Apartment Association in recognition of his service and contributions to the rental housing sector. “Kin’s impact over his 30 years in the industry and more than 10 ye...
Here’s a Look at the New Retail Coming to Frisco’s Fields West
Fields West, a 55-acre mixed-use development off the Dallas North Tollway straddling Collin and Denton counties, went vertical last month — and with that visible milestone, the evolving face of Frisco’s skyline continues taking shape. If you’re starting to lose track of which mixed-use development is where — and who’s behind w...
Ditch the Cookie-Cutter and Explore a North Dallas Home That’s Anything but Conventional
The year was 1971. Apollo 14 landed on the moon, NASDAQ debuted as the country’s first electronic stock exchange, and Ray Tomlinson sent the world’s first ever email. In other words, the future arrived. And in a quiet North Dallas neighborhood, one intrepid architect got the memo and made a statement at 6956 Meadowbriar Ln.…
City Hall Roundup: Atlético Dallas HQ, Rainbow Church Steps, City Hall Shopping
All eyes are probably on Dallas City Hall as nationwide protests spread following the ICE shooting in Minneapolis that left a 37-year-old woman dead this past week. Multiple demonstrations have already been held at 1500 Marilla St., the traditional gathering place for protests in Dallas. So, what’s the real estate dimension to this story? Well...
This Southlake Home Makes Living Better Easy
If 2026 is the year you’ve declared you’re going to stop playing small and start living large, this 3,885-square-foot Southlake knockout will make a more than admirable HQ for the new you. With four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, and a greenbelt-backed lot that gives you breathing room in all the right ways, it’s the kind of…