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The Neighborhood Files
First Jail Burned by Prisoners
The city of Dallas' first jail was burned down—by its prisoners. The log cabin-style jail was built soon after the county seat was moved to Dallas in 1852. In 1859, it was destroyed ...
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News
Bullock's Restored to Original State
There is one building in downtown Dallas that has remained owned by the same family for almost its entire existence. Bullock’s, located on the square across from the historic Pauldin...
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Patch's House & Home
House Hunt: Look What $100K Will Buy!
This week's featured homes are in the $100,000 price range. You will be amazed at how much house you can buy for the money and all the amenities they include. Click on a photo in the...
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Patch's House & Home
Should You Buy New Construction?
I've been telling you for a while about changes in the market due to lack of inventory and increasing prices. There was a report out last week that home sales were down in May from the sa...
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News
This Weekend's Open Houses and Just-Listed Homes
This week' s open houses and featured homes range in price from $49,900 for a three-bedroom townhome on Darby's Crossing Court in Hiram to a four-bedroom home on Leatherstone Drive in Pow...
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Business
A Real Estate Agent's Take on Agents
I was involved in an online discussion recently regarding the state of the local market. One of the participants shared his advice and tips on home buying. While some of it was dead on, o...
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News
Drug Store, Telephone Co. Shared Main Street Building
What is now a tattoo parlor in downtown Dallas once was a hangout for local teens and later the place where telephone calls were routed into and out of the city. The building sandwic...
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News
House Hunt: Open Houses and Brand-New Listings
This week's open houses and featured homes range in price from $127,900 for a three-bedroom home on Braemore Court in Hiram to a five-bedroom home on Devonshire Street in Douglasville for...