Christie’s @properties Lone Star Lists a Highland Park Home Fit for Royalty
Christie’s International Real Estate @properties Lone Star is known for maintaining one of the most prestigious portfolios in Texas. Driven by a dedication to white glove service and backed by unparalleled brand power, it’s no wonder this brokerage boasts some of the industry’s most impressive listings. When exceptional properties meet extrao...
Businessman and Sports Real Estate Visionary Tom Hicks Dies at 79
Prominent Dallas-based investor and former sports franchise owner Thomas O. Hicks died on Saturday at the age of 79, leaving a storied legacy steeped in D-FW’s real estate and business scene. A master of the leveraged buyout, Hicks got his start in corporate lending before embarking on a successful career in private equity. He made…
Design Ingenuity Transforms a Historic Kessler Park Prairie
This Kessler Park Prairie is an excellent example of how Oak Cliff is becoming a mecca for beautifully designed homes. When you combine the topography, the historic homes, and the fact that Oak Cliff has become one of the coolest areas of Dallas, it’s no wonder it attracts architects, artists, and interior designers. I was…
This Holiday Season, Gift Yourself the Ultimate Golf Home
After Bryson DeChambeau set the internet ablaze by hitting a hole-in-one over his Grapevine mansion, North Texas earned a reputation for its sport-centric real estate. Home to Dude Perfect and a plethora of PGA pros like Jordan Spieth and Scottie Scheffler, this might be the mecca for modern golf pads. We’ve certainly seen our share…
City Hall Roundup: Wings Arena Design, Residential Nuisances, Fair Park Potential
Dallas City Hall is easing into the final stretch of the year, but the run-up to Christmas hasn’t slowed much in the way of project updates and important initiatives. Here’s some of what went down this past week. Dallas Memorial Auditorium’s New Look Apparently, the redevelopment of Dallas Memorial Auditorium is on track for delivery…
Online Interest in Dallas Apartments Spikes YoY in RentCafe Study
It would seem that a lot more people are interested in renting an apartment in Dallas compared to last year, at least according to RentCafe, which showed the Big D jumping up some 25 spots this past quarter in its latest ranking of U.S. cities based on online engagement. RentCafe’s Renter Engagement Tracker ranks the…
East Texas Holiday Magic: A Ranch Retreat Perfect for Family Gatherings
Listen up, holiday and nature lovers — this isn’t your typical home. It’s a winter wonderland ranch ready to become your family’s next tradition. Nestled on just under 53 acres of serene pastures with mature trees and three tranquil ponds, 403 Vz County Road 2301 in Canton offers a slice of resort-style living just a…
A Found Ju-Nel Is Available for the First Time in 61 Years!
I know you are scratching your heads thinking, “What the heck is a ‘Found Ju-Nel,’ Karen?” It’s a home that has been rediscovered. In other words, no one has publicly identified it in the last 20 years. How is that possible? Well, when you have a Ju-Nel, you tend to stay in it for quite…
Inspection Finds That Will Make You Say ‘Bless Your Heart’
Some folks believe that if you don’t have anything nice to say, you shouldn’t say anything at all. In Texas, if we don’t have anything nice to say, we say, “Bless Your Heart.” It follows that when in the field, home inspectors occasionally come across certain things that make them smile, shake their head, and…