Shelby Skrhak

1 week ago | candysdirt.com | Shelby Skrhak

Today’s homebuyers — the few who can actually afford to buy — are less concerned with the biggest house on the block and more focused on what happens outside the front door. That was the message from housing insiders on what buyers want in 2025 at the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) annual conference in New Orleans this week. Dog parks have officially overtaken golf courses and greenbelts in the hierarchy of must-have amenities in master-planned communities.

1 week ago | candysdirt.com | Shelby Skrhak

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 it squarely in what brokers call the next frontier of North Texas growth.

2 weeks ago | candysdirt.com | Shelby Skrhak

At NorthPark Center, the walkways are lined with castles, cottages, and cartoon-inspired creations — and every one of them tells a story. The 30th annual Parade of Playhouses kicks off today, the latest chapter in Dallas CASA’s long-running campaign to raise awareness and funds for children in foster care. Each year, the non-profit organization partners with NorthPark Center and generous local builders and architects to present a lineup of custom-designed children’s playhouses.

2 weeks ago | candysdirt.com | Shelby Skrhak

Of all the industry awards real estate advisors may earn in a year, one comes with extra excitement. Each year, a firm called RealTrends Verified ranks the top individuals, teams, and brokerages in the United States. The company, launched in 1987, bases its various rankings on sales data that is independently verified, which is why…

1 month ago | candysdirt.com | Shelby Skrhak

From Staff ReportsIf your summer travel plans are heating up but your expired passport’s still buried in a drawer, there’s some hope. The City of Dallas is hosting Passport Day today, May 29, at Dallas City Hall — and while those coveted appointment slots filled up fast, there’s good news: another opportunity is already lined up for June 7. Expedited passport appointments can be hard to come by, so the city is stepping in to host faster, local options with the Dallas Passport Agency.