Scoop Inside the Dallas Loop

Mark your calendar to attend Dog Day Afternoon at Flag Pole Hill, Saturday June 4!  This event, presented by Pet Supplies Plus, benefits Operation Kindness. Arrive Early The first 100 canines will receive a piece of birthday cake served in a Blue Buffalo bowl. The first 1000 guests will receive g...

The Hollywood / Santa Monica Neighborhood in East Dallas is well located for those wanting to live close to downtown Dallas, scenic parks, White Rock Lake and the Dallas Arboretum. This neighborhood is a must see for those looking for a home of historical interest in a Conservation District.  Hol...

 Five homes in the Hollywood Heights / Santa Monica Neighborhood of Dallas will be on tour Saturday and Sunday from noon until 5:00 PM,  during the 25th Annual Hollywood / Santa Monica Home Tour. This event benefits Lumin Lindsley Park Community School, Eduardo Mata Elementary School, and Long Mi...

Sparkman Club Estates in Northwest Dallas continues to see growth in housing prices according to recent statistics from MetroTex, the Dallas area REALTOR® member association. Active ListingsThere are nine (9) Active Listings. Under ContractFour (4) homes are Under Contract and waiting to close. S...

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and City of Dallas Water Conservation are sponsoring two FREE workshops Saturday May 14.  Patrick Dickinson, a licensed irrigator and horticulturalist will present both workshops.  Although rain has been plentiful in Dallas this Spring, it's important to remember that ...

This weekend is the Preston Royal Library Book Sale.  Bring your friends and find books and media resources to enjoy for years to come.  All funds from this event directly benefit the Preston Royal Library. As long as I can remember, the Preston Royal Library has been a gathering place for Presto...

Container gardening is an effective way to provide a pop of color to the area around your front door or your patio. It's also a great way to add height to an otherwise low growing flower bed.  I love seeing a bright colored container filled with a combination of trailing plants and annuals of dif...

Four world class pianists combine their extraordinary talent Friday, April 29, at Piano Madness Too, sponsored by the Dallas Jazz Piano Society (DJPS).  Dane Haerle, Stefan Karlsson, Fredrick Sanders, and Dave Zoller will be joined by Jeff Echelson on bass and Steve Barnes on Drums. Piano Madness...

 Neighborhood Services Restaurant Dallas Area Spring Meet-Up! Tuesday, May 311-30 AM - 1:30 PMNeighborhood Services Restaurant5100 Belt Line Rd, Suite 795Dallas, TX 75254Located in Village on the Parkway, East of Dallas North Tollway What fun it is to meet new Active Rain friends and catch up wit...

Dallas home sales are strong.  Many neighborhoods have few listings which contributes to our Sellers' Market. Note the months of available inventory in your area of interest. In a balanced market we generally have about 6 months of inventory.  All sectors of Dallas are well below 6 months.  Multi...