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That Massive Bond Package Passed, Now What? Dallas Bond Director Discusses Timeline

By Shelby Skrhak / June 25, 2024 /

“When will my project be done?” That’s the million dollar question. Actually, $1.25 billion to be exact. But how do you tackle more than 800 municipal bond projects, let alone prioritize which ones go first? That’s the task that Jenny Nicewander and the City of Dallas’ Office of Bond and Construction Management have in store.…

Podcast: Here’s How Celebrities and Athletes Buy Dallas Homes with @properties’ Jerry Mooty

By Shelby Skrhak / January 26, 2024 /

Real estate is always a good play for athletes looking to diversify, and there’s no more diverse real estate market than Dallas-Fort Worth for athletes. From Highland Park compounds and Preston Hollow estates to Flower Mound guard-gated communities and emerging Frisco developments, athletes can find a bountiful real estate selection here. In this episode of…

Podcast: How the “Steel Toe Stiletto” Is Turning Shanties Into Showhomes

By Shelby Skrhak / January 16, 2024 /

Join Dallas Dirt host Candy Evans in a captivating interview with Tam Pham, the visionary founder of “Steel Toe Stiletto.” In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of historic home preservation, exploring the challenges and triumphs that come with restoring Dallas’ architectural gems. Tam Pham, a seasoned general contractor, shares insights into the…

Op-Ed: Ready to Take a Gamble? It’s What People Do in an Economic Downturn

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 28, 2022 /

By Ryan Casey Stephens,  FPQP®Special Contributor Bill Morgan, an Australian truck driver, had a fatal heart attack after nearly being crushed in a terrible accident in 1998. He was clinically dead for 14 minutes while doctors tried to revive him. Few people recover from 14 minutes with zero heartbeat without brain damage. However, lifesaving care…

Some Dallas Officials Want to Limit Purchase Power of Real Estate Investors

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / May 22, 2022 /

One local investor says the shortage of supply is the problem, not investors.  By Mike AlbaneseSpecial Contributor Analysis from Redfin reinforces the notion that Dallas is among the hottest, if not the hottest, real estate market in the nation. The demand is so high that local governments, including the City of Dallas, are looking at…