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In Sparkman Club Estates, It’s the Amenities and Square Footage for Us

Daniel Lalley — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:01:00 +0000

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 here are so…

Plan to Kill Alleyway Trash Pickup for Some Sparks Outcry in Dallas

Charles Grand — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:05:00 +0000

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

Joy Donovan — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:04:00 +0000

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

Shelby Skrhak — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:03:00 +0000

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?

Shelby Skrhak — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:01:00 +0000

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 the growth in Frisco was phenomenal. When he said several…

Dallas Municipal Court Sustains Rain Damage on All Floors

Charles Grand — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:05:00 +0000

Dallas Municipal Court rain

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How to Get Smart About Your Historic Home

Karen Eubank — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:04:00 +0000

Seldom does a week go by when I’m not reading an MLS description of a historic home and smacking my hand to my head. This is because there is a general lack of education about them. Whether you are a Realtor, buyer, or seller, it’s crucial to understand what you are marketing or purchasing. The…

Here’s How You Can Help Victims of Texas Floods

Shelby Skrhak — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:03:00 +0000

The devastating floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country have left families grieving, homes destroyed, and communities reeling. Right now, our community is in deep pain, grieving the tragic loss of life. As bystanders who can’t be there in the Hill Country to help, one of our rituals in times of loss is giving. …

This Updated Creekside Charmer in Lake Highlands Is Giving Austin Vibes

Brenda Masse — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:01:00 +0000

When you gaze into the extra deep creekside lot at 8931 Club Creek Circle from any of the huge windows of the home, over the multi-tiered deck and sparkling pool, the view is a gorgeous, heavily wooded area reminiscent of the Texas Hill Country, says listing agent Matthew Edwards with Dave Perry Miller Real Estate.…

Hidden in Shoal Creek, This West Plano Modern Home Has a Backyard Built for Peaceful Privacy

Daniel Lalley — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:05:00 +0000

With neighborhoods like Willow Bend, Shoal Creek, and Normandy Estates, Plano certainly holds its own in terms of luxury listings. After all, this is a city built on one of the most robust business sectors in the country. From sprawling Mediterranean-style homes to striking modern mansions, the real estate inventory north of the George Bush…