Dallas Real Estate News

[Podcast] Yes, Forward Dallas Is About Change, Says Committee Member

By Shelby Skrhak / April 9, 2024 /

On this episode of Dallas Dirt, CandysDirt.com City Hall Editor April Towery spoke to one of the committee members who helped draft the controversial Forward Dallas, the comprehensive land use plan that is seemingly turning vocal homeowners against the city. Opponents have accused the city planning staff of having an agenda, but guest Nathaniel Barrett…

Podcast: The Dark Secrets of Murder Homes Revealed With Realtors Heather Guild and Elena Richey

By Shelby Skrhak / March 1, 2024 /

“Did someone die in this house,?” is a natural curiosity question. If it’s an old home, the answer is yes. But how big a deal is that? What exactly is it that scares people from buying a so-called “murder home“? Tune in for this enhanced video episode of the Dallas Dirt podcast, where guest host…

Podcast: Dallas Is Losing People to the Suburbs Because of Bad Politics, Dallas Cothrum Says

By Shelby Skrhak / February 20, 2024 /

‘When your name is Dallas, you root for the city,’ but Dallas is losing people to the suburbs because of politics, says Dallas real estate consultant Dallas Cothrum. The land use expert and president of Masterplan calls out poor practices by city councils past, highlighting the Trinity East natural gas drilling controversy and its lasting…

DMN Hires Atlanta Journalist Nick Wooten to Cover Dallas Real Estate News

By Candy Evans / February 15, 2024 /

From TalkingBizNews comes word that the Dallas Morning News has a real estate reporter ready to take over after Steve Brown retires on March 1. Brown, a legend in Dallas for his prolific real estate reporting, helmed the beat as real estate editor for decades. Under Brown’s tutelage, former DMN real estate writer Mitchell Parton was…

Commerce on The Turtle Creek Corridor: Why Dallas Real Estate is the Hottest Topic in Town

By Candy Evans / February 15, 2024 /

We may disagree about a lot these days: politics, leaders over age 80, gun control, working from home, diet, what we teach kids in school, how to potty train a child, sleep sacks versus bumper guards, fasting, saving/spending/giving away money, housing options, and TAXES! But there is one thing we can all agree on pretty…