In the $1.25 billion bond package recently set by Dallas City Council, funding for housing and neighborhood infrastructure will be about $26.4 million — less than what housing advocates had called for in the weeks and months leading up to the vote. The outcome...
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DFW ranks No. 2 in US for homebuying surge
14% bump in January for existing homes could foreshadow robust spring market Existing home sales in Dallas-Fort Worth jumped more than 14% year over year in January — a "tremendous improvement" from 2023 that could foreshadow a solid spring housing market,...
What to do for Valentine’s Day in North Texas
Valentine's Day is right around the corner. If you need help with planning the perfect day for your loved ones, we've compiled a list of events and deals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. VALENTINE'S DAY EVENTS IN DFW VALENTINE'S DAY AT NORTHPARK CENTER Head to...
Huge data center in the works for Plano site
Aligned Data Centers is growing its North Texas footprint with new building. A Dallas-based data center company is planning a huge addition to its Plano tech buildings. Aligned Data Centers has operations in markets in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. The...
Texas tops U-Haul’s list for one-way moves in 2023, Dallas ranks in top 10 for cities
Texas once again was the top destination for interstate moves in the country last year, according to the latest ranking from U-Haul International Inc. That was the third year in a row for Texas to be named the top state for move-ins, according to data released...
Celina housing permits soar in 2023 despite tough market
Despite challenging conditions in the housing market, residential building permits soared in the fast-growing North Texas suburb of Celina in 2023. In contrast with many other cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, single-family home construction permits rose...
6 new DFW neighborhoods rank among nation’s bestsellers, RCLCO says
Including one community that saw 163% jump in deals in '23 Six neighborhoods in Dallas-Fort Worth ranked among the 50 top-selling master-planned communities in the nation last year. That's according to a report released Jan. 4 by RCLCO Real Estate Consulting, a...
Country clubs and golf courses are at a pivot point. Will subscriptions change the game?
By Andy Medici – Senior Reporter, The Playbook, The Business Journals Jan 9, 2024 Updated Jan 9, 2024 2:45am CST Country clubs and golf courses are at a pivot point, and Blake Walker is banking that subscription models are the future of the industry. The...
What’s in store for DFW in 2024? Predictions run from lukewarm to optimistic
2024 is going to be a rebound year, as falling interest rates stimulate the housing market and cheaper financing trickles down to a wide range of industries. 2024 is going to continue the lethargy and uncertainty of 2023, with the global economy in paralysis and a...
Where kids and families can celebrate the new year in Dallas-Fort Worth
Children get their own early New Year’s Eve countdown celebrations at North Texas events. Kids can celebrate the new year at these events organized just for families. A bonus is that some Dec. 31 events leave time for the grown-ups to attend other gatherings. Here are...