Updated Hunters Glen Georgian Legacy Mansion Lists for a Whopping $35M
We are living in an unprecedented time for luxury real estate, as illustrated by this University Park Georgian legacy mansion. Allie Beth Allman’s Alex Perry just listed it for an eye-watering $35 million. Candy and I were recently reminiscing about the days when paying a million dollars for a home was a very big deal.…
Why It’s Vital City Hall Remains Standing: We Asked the Architects
As the unprecedented rush to determine the fate of Dallas City Hall unfolds, I’ve been reaching out to the people we should be listening to. Those who possess the education, experience, and knowledge about architecturally significant buildings — architects. This is not a decision that should be made based on economic gain. In fact, it…
North Texas Cities Balk at Oncor’s Proposed Rate Hikes
A number of North Texas cities are scoffing at proposed utility rate hikes, hoping to shield their residents from unreasonable energy costs as the Lone Star State — the biggest energy producer in the country — becomes increasingly associated with high electric bills. Recently, Texas was ranked 5th in the nation for most unaffordable electric...
Racing a Ferrari in the Fog
By Jonathan MillerSpecial Contributor Takeways Data blackouts like the one caused by the performative federal government shutdown will “slow down” the time it takes the Fed to cut rates. Fed Chair Powell clearly made that point [last week], noting that a December rate cut was no longer a sure thing. Right now, that cut has a 65% chance, d...
Live in Strawberry Fields Forever in a Penny Lane Mansion Featured on HGTV!
It’s not surprising that a smart developer named a Mansfield neighborhood Strawberry Fields and a street Penny Lane. The minute you hear those names, you start to hum the songs and smile. You’ll do the same when you walk into this Penny Lane mansion. That’s because it’s a custom build by people who knew exactly…
City Hall Roundup: Lawsuits and Code Violations Fly
While there wasn’t much going on at Dallas City Hall this past week, there were some pretty big headlines that should have everyone’s attention. From the future of the Mavericks and Stars to the future of live music in the Big D, here’s this week’s roundup: Dueling Lawsuits Over American Airlines Center Add to Relocation…
Now That Halloween’s Over, This Bluffview Home Can Show You How Hosting Season Is Done
Now that the candy, costumes, and cobwebs are cleared away, the holidays are just about here. It’s the one time of the year when we open our hearts and our homes to family, friends, and the ensuing struggles of hosting. While this comes naturally to some, others are always seeking ways to elevate their entertaining…
New Luxury Apartment Community Opens Up in Carrollton
A new luxury community with bottom-floor retail just opened up in Carrollton, adding more than 300 units with rents ranging from $1,625 to $3,150. Ohio-based The NRP Group put up the apartments just off the Sam Rayburn Tollway at 1402 Carrollton Pkwy, less than a half-hour drive from downtown Dallas. The property, known as Diamond…
Stunning Plaza II Corner Residence: Two Rare Beauties for the Price of One
There are those times when New York is just where you would rather be. But if you cannot yet afford that 80th Street pied-à-terre, at least until after the next mayoral election, I’ve got the perfect Dallas solution: a special residence in elegant The Plaza II at Turtle Creek at 2828 Hood St. Mere steps…