There’s a New Dallas City Council on Deck
Dallas City Council members were sworn in on Monday to begin their two-year terms at the helm of the Lone Star State’s second-biggest city, and boy do they have a lot on their plate. Between a tough budget planning season, significant zoning reforms to navigate, a confounding city real estate portfolio bursting at the seams,…
Faith, Family, Friends, Fun and the Annual Juneteenth Celebration Are Tenets of Elm Thicket
Faith, family, friends and fun are the four tenets of the Elm Thicket/Northpark (ETNP) neighborhood. In other words, if there is an opportunity for a celebration the ETNP neighborhood has no qualms about everyone pulling out their grills, baking some of the most delicious treats to ever come out of an oven, and sharing it…
Christmas is Back and So Are the Margaritas at Campo Verde in Dalworthington Gardens
Some of its over-the-top Christmas decorations are gone, but the miniature train at the destination restaurant Campo Verde still circles the dining room. Yes, Campo Verde Mexican Bar & Grill re-opened June 6 at its legendary location at 2918 W. Pioneer Parkway in Dalworthington Gardens. A soft opening June 5 gave friends, politicians, and medi...
Leveling Up With Desinor Custom Homes
Junior Desinor never ceases to amaze me. Some people are born energetic, but Desinor gives new meaning to the word. When you build your first company in college, flip your first house at age 18, obtain your real estate license at 21, and your broker’s license at 23, you can see what I mean about…
Masterplan Is Back in Dallas Cothrum’s Hands
The real estate consulting firm Masterplan has been a mainstay in Dallas for roughly two generations, and until about three years ago, it belonged to the well-known Cothrum family. Now, the brand is back in family hands. Masterplan ran the gamut when it came to local development consulting, offering services related to permit-expediting, zoning, en...
This Classic Park Lane Mansion Is Perfectly Revived for 2025
Park Lane in the heart of Old Preston Hollow has long been one of the most coveted streets in Dallas. It has been home to some of our most visible philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. Even Hollywood recognized Park Lane as THE place to live. Dallas, the iconic television show set in our fair city, chose…
Centurion American Expands Its Gunter Footprint With 4,200-Home Platinum Ranch Development
Centurion American Development Group is doubling down on Gunter. Farmers Branch-based developer and its CEO, Mehrdad Moayedi, have announced plans for Platinum Ranch, a nearly 2,000-acre master-planned community set to break ground in late 2025. The expansive development sits along the Grayson County Toll Road just west of Preston Road, positioning...
SB 840 Poised To Unleash Multifamily Development in TX’s Biggest Cities
Big cities like Dallas are poised to see more multifamily housing built, assuming the enactment of SB 840, which will allow developers to bypass rezoning when building multifamily or certain mixed-use projects on land zoned for commercial use. The senate bill, written by Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola), received bipartisan support in both chambers of...
You Will Not Believe the Killer Closet in This Westover Hills Estate
Holy hanger! The woman’s closet at a new listing in Westover Hills could make Carrie Bradshaw weep with jealousy. This jaw-dropping closet found in the primary suite of 1128 Shady Oaks Ln. is a fantasy fashion phenomenon. Just look at the ceiling! That oversized floral wallpaper! The fab chandelier! The shoe shelves are lit from within,…