Neal Franklin
@nealhfranklin.bsky.social
Journalist at the Dallas Morning News covering residential real estate and housing issues. Story ideas: [email protected]
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Neal Franklin
@nealhfranklin.bsky.social
· Feb 19
Some personal news: I took a new job at the Dallas Morning News.
I'll be reporting on real estate issues in the metro area like affordability and new developments.
Reach out to [email protected] with any tips!
I'll be reporting on real estate issues in the metro area like affordability and new developments.
Reach out to [email protected] with any tips!
This mansion just became the most expensive home listing in Tarrant County.
"Philoxenia" is a mansion in Westlake within the Vaquero Club golf community. It was listed for $28 million.
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"Philoxenia" is a mansion in Westlake within the Vaquero Club golf community. It was listed for $28 million.
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Westlake mansion hits market at nearly $28M, topping Tarrant County listings
‘Philoxenia’ mansion sets new bar for Tarrant County expensive home listings.
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September 24, 2026 at 6:24 PM
This mansion just became the most expensive home listing in Tarrant County.
"Philoxenia" is a mansion in Westlake within the Vaquero Club golf community. It was listed for $28 million.
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"Philoxenia" is a mansion in Westlake within the Vaquero Club golf community. It was listed for $28 million.
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A Walnut Hill Lane home development was approved in face of resident opposition.
Zoning for the 37-unit home development was approved on Wednesday.
12 units will be three story homes despite residents' ask that the development be limited to two stories.
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Zoning for the 37-unit home development was approved on Wednesday.
12 units will be three story homes despite residents' ask that the development be limited to two stories.
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Walnut Hill Lane home development approved in face of resident opposition
Centurion American has continually revised its plans for the home development from 60 units down to 37.
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September 24, 2026 at 6:20 PM
A Walnut Hill Lane home development was approved in face of resident opposition.
Zoning for the 37-unit home development was approved on Wednesday.
12 units will be three story homes despite residents' ask that the development be limited to two stories.
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Zoning for the 37-unit home development was approved on Wednesday.
12 units will be three story homes despite residents' ask that the development be limited to two stories.
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One of Dallas' more contentious zoning cases is set to reappear on the council agenda this week.
Centurion American altered its project on Walnut Hill Lane after continued opposition from residents. Objections have focused on the height of the homes.
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Centurion American altered its project on Walnut Hill Lane after continued opposition from residents. Objections have focused on the height of the homes.
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Centurion American alters Walnut Hill project after resident opposition
Change to patio home project marks third change after pushback from neighbors.
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September 21, 2026 at 5:24 PM
One of Dallas' more contentious zoning cases is set to reappear on the council agenda this week.
Centurion American altered its project on Walnut Hill Lane after continued opposition from residents. Objections have focused on the height of the homes.
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Centurion American altered its project on Walnut Hill Lane after continued opposition from residents. Objections have focused on the height of the homes.
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Onyx Legacy Group is planning a housing development that would include both rental and for-sale homes.
The project will transform a 50-acre, wooded site in Dallas' west Oak Cliff area.
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The project will transform a 50-acre, wooded site in Dallas' west Oak Cliff area.
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Rental, for-sale home development planned for 50-acre west Oak Cliff site
Onyx Legacy Group plans to transform a wooded site on Coombs Creek Drive in West Oak Cliff
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September 17, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Onyx Legacy Group is planning a housing development that would include both rental and for-sale homes.
The project will transform a 50-acre, wooded site in Dallas' west Oak Cliff area.
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The project will transform a 50-acre, wooded site in Dallas' west Oak Cliff area.
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A sliver of Preston Hollow has three of Dallas’ most expensive home listings.
A $45 million listing marked the third multimillion dollar listing on a site formerly owned by an Italian count.
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A $45 million listing marked the third multimillion dollar listing on a site formerly owned by an Italian count.
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September 17, 2026 at 2:36 PM
A sliver of Preston Hollow has three of Dallas’ most expensive home listings.
A $45 million listing marked the third multimillion dollar listing on a site formerly owned by an Italian count.
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A $45 million listing marked the third multimillion dollar listing on a site formerly owned by an Italian count.
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An apartment building in far northeast Dallas could be demolished.
Residents are being relocated and officials discussed plans to turn the property in the Lake Highlands neighborhood into a park.
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Residents are being relocated and officials discussed plans to turn the property in the Lake Highlands neighborhood into a park.
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Apartment complex in far northeast Dallas could be demolished
Dallas Housing Finance Corporation discussed plans to turn The Baxter into a park.
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September 14, 2026 at 3:53 PM
An apartment building in far northeast Dallas could be demolished.
Residents are being relocated and officials discussed plans to turn the property in the Lake Highlands neighborhood into a park.
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Residents are being relocated and officials discussed plans to turn the property in the Lake Highlands neighborhood into a park.
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One of the most expensive home listings since I have been in Dallas-Fort Worth:
A Crespi Estates home dubbed “Casa de Ondas” was listed for $45 million.
See the Preston Hollow home:
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A Crespi Estates home dubbed “Casa de Ondas” was listed for $45 million.
See the Preston Hollow home:
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Preston Hollow 'House of Waves' home lists for $45 million
Crespi Estates mansion is one of the most expensive listings in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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September 14, 2026 at 3:50 PM
One of the most expensive home listings since I have been in Dallas-Fort Worth:
A Crespi Estates home dubbed “Casa de Ondas” was listed for $45 million.
See the Preston Hollow home:
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A Crespi Estates home dubbed “Casa de Ondas” was listed for $45 million.
See the Preston Hollow home:
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Last week's Republican convention in Dallas took over the area around American Airlines Center.
Here's how it impacted the restaurants and businesses in the area:
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Here's how it impacted the restaurants and businesses in the area:
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Businesses near Trump convention grappled with restrictions
Some businesses near the 2026 RNC convention in Dallas chose to close, others saw less foot traffic and some landed private events.
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September 14, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Last week's Republican convention in Dallas took over the area around American Airlines Center.
Here's how it impacted the restaurants and businesses in the area:
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Here's how it impacted the restaurants and businesses in the area:
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A Mediterranean mansion was purchased by the grandson of an oil magnate and his wife.
Members of the Getty family bought a site in Highland Park. The home was last listed at $20 million.
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Members of the Getty family bought a site in Highland Park. The home was last listed at $20 million.
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Members of Getty family buy Highland Park mansion
The home on Crescent Avenue was sold after being listed for nearly $20 million.
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September 8, 2026 at 8:54 PM
A Mediterranean mansion was purchased by the grandson of an oil magnate and his wife.
Members of the Getty family bought a site in Highland Park. The home was last listed at $20 million.
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Members of the Getty family bought a site in Highland Park. The home was last listed at $20 million.
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The Dallas Morning News is starting its live coverage of the Republican's midterm convention.
I'm covering how D-FW companies are building the convention and how local businesses are being impacted.
Follow along:
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I'm covering how D-FW companies are building the convention and how local businesses are being impacted.
Follow along:
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Live updates: Republican midterm rally brings Trump, Vance to Dallas
Dallas faces tight security for a two-night Republican midterm convention rally Sept. 9 and 10 at American Airlines Center. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will attend.
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September 8, 2026 at 8:52 PM
The Dallas Morning News is starting its live coverage of the Republican's midterm convention.
I'm covering how D-FW companies are building the convention and how local businesses are being impacted.
Follow along:
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I'm covering how D-FW companies are building the convention and how local businesses are being impacted.
Follow along:
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Delores and Jerry Green knew they were probably going to outlive their home.
Instead of having to move out of their community they received a new, free home in the same Farmers Branch neighborhood.
Read more about the efforts that made it happen:
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Instead of having to move out of their community they received a new, free home in the same Farmers Branch neighborhood.
Read more about the efforts that made it happen:
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Farmers Branch residents get new homes after unrepairable issues
Builders of Hope hands over keys to Farmers Branch residents in first of 10 homes.
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August 24, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Delores and Jerry Green knew they were probably going to outlive their home.
Instead of having to move out of their community they received a new, free home in the same Farmers Branch neighborhood.
Read more about the efforts that made it happen:
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Instead of having to move out of their community they received a new, free home in the same Farmers Branch neighborhood.
Read more about the efforts that made it happen:
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Getting an eviction notice can be scary, especially if you don't know what comes next.
Here's the latest on what to know about evictions in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Here's the latest on what to know about evictions in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Here’s what you should know if you’re facing eviction in the Dallas area
Two apartments tell residents to vacate in August as Dallas County evictions sit at record highs.
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August 21, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Getting an eviction notice can be scary, especially if you don't know what comes next.
Here's the latest on what to know about evictions in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Gift article:
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Here's the latest on what to know about evictions in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Gift article:
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Residents of The Bonnie apartments, the complex near the Oak Cliff building destroyed in a gas explosion were ordered to vacate.
Finding a new apartment for a similar price could prove challenging.
From the DMN breaking team:
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Finding a new apartment for a similar price could prove challenging.
From the DMN breaking team:
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Bonnie apartment residents ordered to vacate months after deadly Oak Cliff explosion
Residents of The Bonnie apartments in Oak Cliff have been ordered to vacate, according to a letter from the landlord that states May’s deadly gas explosion damaged the neighboring building.
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August 11, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Residents of The Bonnie apartments, the complex near the Oak Cliff building destroyed in a gas explosion were ordered to vacate.
Finding a new apartment for a similar price could prove challenging.
From the DMN breaking team:
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Finding a new apartment for a similar price could prove challenging.
From the DMN breaking team:
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@jonesingtowrite.bsky.social breaks down what went so wrong at Tulsa's jail that led to 7 deaths in 3 years. From understaffing, to restrains, to neglect and mismanagement.
This week the jail was shut down.
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This week the jail was shut down.
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Tulsa’s city jail doubled inmate capacity but not staffing. Then 7 people died in 3 years.
Written complaints and interviews with five former detention officers portray the facility as dangerously understaffed, overcrowded and mismanaged. A whistleblower was removed from the facility by the...
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July 26, 2026 at 6:22 PM
@jonesingtowrite.bsky.social breaks down what went so wrong at Tulsa's jail that led to 7 deaths in 3 years. From understaffing, to restrains, to neglect and mismanagement.
This week the jail was shut down.
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This week the jail was shut down.
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7 deaths in 3 years.
Tulsa's jail was shut down after reporting uncovered the neglect and understaffing that led to these deaths.
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Tulsa's jail was shut down after reporting uncovered the neglect and understaffing that led to these deaths.
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July 26, 2026 at 6:19 PM
7 deaths in 3 years.
Tulsa's jail was shut down after reporting uncovered the neglect and understaffing that led to these deaths.
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Tulsa's jail was shut down after reporting uncovered the neglect and understaffing that led to these deaths.
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Mansions on the market:
Take a peek into some of the most expensive homes to hit the D-FW market from June.
One home on the list is being built with a rare concrete construction technique. Meanwhile, others on the list are new constructions.
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Take a peek into some of the most expensive homes to hit the D-FW market from June.
One home on the list is being built with a rare concrete construction technique. Meanwhile, others on the list are new constructions.
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Mansions on the market: See D-FW’s priciest new home listings from June
Take a peek into some of the most expensive homes to hit the D-FW market.
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July 17, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Mansions on the market:
Take a peek into some of the most expensive homes to hit the D-FW market from June.
One home on the list is being built with a rare concrete construction technique. Meanwhile, others on the list are new constructions.
www.dallasnews.com/project/top-...
Take a peek into some of the most expensive homes to hit the D-FW market from June.
One home on the list is being built with a rare concrete construction technique. Meanwhile, others on the list are new constructions.
www.dallasnews.com/project/top-...
Congress updated the U.S. road to housing. What does it mean for North Texas?
D-FW homes have been subsidized with a program that was updated by the new law. The new law could impact Dallas in several ways.
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D-FW homes have been subsidized with a program that was updated by the new law. The new law could impact Dallas in several ways.
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July 13, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Congress updated the U.S. road to housing. What does it mean for North Texas?
D-FW homes have been subsidized with a program that was updated by the new law. The new law could impact Dallas in several ways.
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D-FW homes have been subsidized with a program that was updated by the new law. The new law could impact Dallas in several ways.
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The 21st Century Road to Housing Act is set to pass.
Debates over the law often centered on large institutional investors.
D-FW is no stranger to housing investors. In 2025, there were 22,421 investor purchases in D-FW, more than any other U.S. metro
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Debates over the law often centered on large institutional investors.
D-FW is no stranger to housing investors. In 2025, there were 22,421 investor purchases in D-FW, more than any other U.S. metro
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July 10, 2026 at 3:51 PM
The 21st Century Road to Housing Act is set to pass.
Debates over the law often centered on large institutional investors.
D-FW is no stranger to housing investors. In 2025, there were 22,421 investor purchases in D-FW, more than any other U.S. metro
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Debates over the law often centered on large institutional investors.
D-FW is no stranger to housing investors. In 2025, there were 22,421 investor purchases in D-FW, more than any other U.S. metro
www.dallasnews.com/business/rea...
In today's paper: Tiny homes for veterans at risk of homelessness are coming to a site near Dallas' VA Hospital.
The land has hosted several failed projects. This one hopes to get people housed.
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The land has hosted several failed projects. This one hopes to get people housed.
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Transitional tiny home project aims to serve veterans at risk of homelessness
Tiny home project at heart of existing infrastructure for veterans gives new chance to a site with a history of development failures.
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June 22, 2026 at 12:44 AM
In today's paper: Tiny homes for veterans at risk of homelessness are coming to a site near Dallas' VA Hospital.
The land has hosted several failed projects. This one hopes to get people housed.
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The land has hosted several failed projects. This one hopes to get people housed.
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667-acres of green near Cleburne could be the site of D-FW's next big development.
The property off of U.S. Highway 67 was listed for $20 million.
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The property off of U.S. Highway 67 was listed for $20 million.
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This 667-acre tract off U.S. Highway 67 could set up D-FW’s next development site
Robinson Branch Ranch near Cleburne is listed for $20 million in a sale likely to change the property.
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June 4, 2026 at 3:19 PM
667-acres of green near Cleburne could be the site of D-FW's next big development.
The property off of U.S. Highway 67 was listed for $20 million.
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The property off of U.S. Highway 67 was listed for $20 million.
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One of Texas' largest apartment owners faces $560 million in loan issues, many of which are tied to D-FW apartments.
In addition to loans in special servicing, S2 Capital is facing a foreclosure and investment trust challenges.
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In addition to loans in special servicing, S2 Capital is facing a foreclosure and investment trust challenges.
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One of Texas’ largest apartment owners faces $560M in loan issues, tied to D-FW sites
S2 Capital’s investment trust faces financial challenges, loans transferred to special servicing.
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June 4, 2026 at 3:17 PM
One of Texas' largest apartment owners faces $560 million in loan issues, many of which are tied to D-FW apartments.
In addition to loans in special servicing, S2 Capital is facing a foreclosure and investment trust challenges.
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In addition to loans in special servicing, S2 Capital is facing a foreclosure and investment trust challenges.
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Amid a whirlwind week for Downtown Dallas Sasha Richie put together a tally of who is coming and leaving the city's urban core.
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Downtown Dallas exodus: Who's coming and who's going from the city's urban core
A number of high-profile names are leaving downtown Dallas, but others are planting roots nearby. Here's the tally.
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June 4, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Amid a whirlwind week for Downtown Dallas Sasha Richie put together a tally of who is coming and leaving the city's urban core.
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Although a long drive might earn Brian Schottenheimer’s approval in AT&T Stadium, that isn’t the case for his commute.
The Dallas Cowboys coach is selling his $3.8 million home in McKinney to be closer to the team's headquarters.
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The Dallas Cowboys coach is selling his $3.8 million home in McKinney to be closer to the team's headquarters.
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Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer sells McKinney home listed for $3.8M
Brian Shottenheimer’s home listed at $3.8M as he moves closer to team’s Frisco site.
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May 26, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Although a long drive might earn Brian Schottenheimer’s approval in AT&T Stadium, that isn’t the case for his commute.
The Dallas Cowboys coach is selling his $3.8 million home in McKinney to be closer to the team's headquarters.
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The Dallas Cowboys coach is selling his $3.8 million home in McKinney to be closer to the team's headquarters.
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The luxury retirement community Edgemere repeatedly made headlines back in 2022 as it slid into financial troubles.
Following the community’s bankruptcy and sinking occupancy rates, Edgemere is under new ownership and has achieved higher occupancy rates.
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Following the community’s bankruptcy and sinking occupancy rates, Edgemere is under new ownership and has achieved higher occupancy rates.
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Golden years return after Edgemere's bankruptcy put millions from residents in question
Dallas luxury retirement community Edgemere achieved higher occupancy rates with restructuring its financial model, rehabilitating units and building back demand.
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May 26, 2026 at 9:55 PM
The luxury retirement community Edgemere repeatedly made headlines back in 2022 as it slid into financial troubles.
Following the community’s bankruptcy and sinking occupancy rates, Edgemere is under new ownership and has achieved higher occupancy rates.
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Following the community’s bankruptcy and sinking occupancy rates, Edgemere is under new ownership and has achieved higher occupancy rates.
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RealPage’s CEO says that the property technology company is moving beyond its legal cloud and is rolling out AI tools.
In an interview, the CEO discussed the impact of a settled DOJ lawsuit and other topics.
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In an interview, the CEO discussed the impact of a settled DOJ lawsuit and other topics.
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RealPage moving out of legal cloud, rolling out AI tools, CEO says
CEO Dirk Wakeham discusses RealPage lawsuit aftermath, affordability, AI products
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May 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM
RealPage’s CEO says that the property technology company is moving beyond its legal cloud and is rolling out AI tools.
In an interview, the CEO discussed the impact of a settled DOJ lawsuit and other topics.
www.dallasnews.com/business/rea...
In an interview, the CEO discussed the impact of a settled DOJ lawsuit and other topics.
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