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Born and raised in Oak Cliff. Know this city inside and out.
Summer is coming. And after 2021, every Texan should understand how the ERCOT grid works and what to do when it's stressed. What is ERCOT?
DFW has surprisingly good running infrastructure. Here are the best trails. Paved trails (road running): Katy Trail — 3.5 miles through Uptown Dallas. THE running trail.
While most of Rowlett is suburban subdivisions, the historic district around Main Street offers something different: a small-town downtown feel within a modern lakeside city.
It was 108 degrees in DFW last July. Every HVAC company I know was backed up 2+ weeks on service calls. People were paying premium rates just to get someone to show up.
Rowlett's rental market has grown significantly with new construction near Sapphire Bay and the DART station. Here's the honest breakdown.
If you moved to DFW and suddenly can't breathe, congratulations. You've discovered DFW allergies. Why DFW is allergy hell: - Cedar (mountain cedar from central TX blows north).
Police arrest 2 after attempted break in, shots fired at Amarillo apartment complex newschannel10.com --- Curious what the rest of DFW thinks about this.
DFW cycling is better than you'd expect. Here's the route guide. Road cycling: In-city: - White Rock Lake loop — 9.3 miles. The most popular road cycling route in Dallas. Dedicated bike lane.
Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas has one of the best financial assistance programs in the country. If you're uninsured or underinsured, READ THIS.
Everyone knows Texas has no state income tax. But what does that actually mean for your wallet?
When you need care today and your doctor can't see you for 3 weeks, here are your options. Walk-in urgent care (no appointment needed): - CareNow — 30+ DFW locations.
I've tried a bunch of side hustles in DFW over the last two years. Here's what actually made money vs what was a waste of time. Lawn care in the suburbs prints money from March through October.
Everyone talks about Dallas vs Fort Worth, Frisco vs McKinney. Nobody talks about the mid-cities. That's where some of the best housing value in DFW actually is.
After years of renting across DFW and compiling data from this community, here are the complexes that consistently get positive reviews.
DFW is HOA country. 65%+ of homes in Collin County are in an HOA. Here's what to know.
Nobody thinks about flooding in DFW until it happens. But Trinity River floodplain, creek corridors, and poor drainage systems make this a real issue.
It's the most common landlord-tenant dispute in Texas. Here's exactly what to do. The law (Texas Property Code Section 92.103-92.109): - Landlord has 30 days from move-out to return your deposit OR...
Every week a new master-planned community breaks ground north of Frisco. Here's the data on whether it's smart to buy there.
I commuted on DART rail for 18 months. Here's the honest review. The route: - Red Line: Plano -Downtown Dallas -Westmoreland - Blue Line: Rowlett -Downtown -UNT Dallas - Green Line: Buckner -Victory...
Before you sign that lease, check for these clauses. I've reviewed 8 DFW apartment leases over the past 6 years.
Let's look at the actual data for DFW housing in Q1 2026. Key metrics (Jan-Mar 2026): - Median home price: $385,000 (up 3.8% YOY) - Average days on market: 28 (down from 34 in Q1 2025) - Months of...
Sometimes you need to leave. Here's how to minimize the damage. Step 1: Read your lease (actually read it) - Look for the early termination clause. Most DFW apartments have one.
This debate never ends. I've lived in both. Here's the real breakdown. Dallas: - More job options (especially corporate, tech, finance) - Better restaurant scene (more variety, more high-end) - More...
DFW isn't just for young professionals and families. Here's where retirees are thriving. Active retirement: Grapevine — Walkable Main Street, wine tasting, lake activities.
I've lived in 3 Uptown "luxury" apartments over 5 years. Here's the honest truth. What you're actually paying for: - Location (walkable to Katy Trail, McKinney Ave, West Village) - Pool/gym that...
DFW property taxes are among the highest in the nation. Here's exactly where your money goes and how to fight back.
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