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Reported complaints City works to reconcile
From October 2020 to May 2022, Dallas has seen 112 complaints related to short-term rentals from 69 locations through 311 and 911 calls.
homeowner concerns on short-term rental market
Large crowds and gatherings: 84 Noise: 79 Parking issues: 81 Litter: 58 Criminal activity: 31
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Several hours of discussion held by Dallas City Council members on how to manage short-term rental proper- ties throughout the city could soon lead to zoning restrictions and a new registration process. Dallas employees with the planning CONTINUED ON 16
Signs denouncing short-term rentals populate more than a dozen front lawns in the Lakewood Heights area of Dallas.
NOTE: CITY OFFICIALS SAID COMPLAINTS ARE NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS THAT MAY HAVE RESULTED FROM SHORT TERM RENTALS. SOME COMPLAINTS COULD INCLUDE MULTIPLE CONCERN TYPES. SOURCE: CITY OF DALLAS COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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Hospitals in Lake Highlands, Lakewood areas dealing with nursing sta shortages
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they have been working hard to provide opportunities for those wishing to join the eld. “It is incumbent upon all health care systems and others to nd new ways to attract and retain sta ng,” said Mark Morales, chief learning o cer for CONTINUED ON 18
THE HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE IS AT A CRITICAL STANDPOINT. THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC TOOK A VERY HEAVY TOLL ON HEALTH CARE TEAMS, ESPECIALLY ON THE FRONT LINES. STEPHEN LOVE, PRESIDENT AND CEO, THE DALLAS FORT WORTH HOSPITAL COUNCIL
In mid-June, Dallas County o cials reported 2,363 nursing vacancies, nearly eight times the number of open positions from that point last year. O cials with Texas Health Resources, the parent company of Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, said
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NOW OPEN 1 Ascension Salon Suites held a soft opening in June at 9850 Walnut Hill Lane, Ste. 227, Dallas. The space will host beau- ty professionals and estheticians who will o er several cosmetic services. Profes- sionals can seek space at Ascension Salon Suites via an online form. 214-432-7903. www.ascensionsalonsuites.com 2 Body 2.0 Beauty Bar is slated to open July 10 at 1904 Greenville Ave., Dallas. Services to be o ered at the salon will include brow styling, body waxing, and lash and hair work. Booking for the Lakewood area location will be available online, according to the Body 2.0 Beauty Bar website. 972-685-3000. www.body20beautybar.com 3 Cafe Duro opened in May at 2804 Greenville Ave., Dallas. The new concept by Duro Hospitality serves pastries, Italian paninis and focaccia pizzetas, ac- cording to the company website. Co ee and wine are also available at the shop. Cafe Duro is next to Sister, a restaurant by Duro Hospitality. 214-888-8485. www.durohospitality.com 4 DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks opened in early May at 1825 Abrams Parkway, Ste. C, Dallas. The new Dallas location for the pizza chain is located inside the Bowlski’s bowling alley at the old Lakewood The- ater. DoubleDave’s o ers a variety of spe- cialty pizzas, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts, according to its website. Other locations are open throughout Texas and Oklahoma. 214-823-1938. www.doubledaves.com
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5 Hydrate IV Bar opened June 18 at 5331 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 110, Dallas. The IV therapy spa o ers an array of vitamin-infused cocktails, according to the Hydrate IV Bar website. Injections will also be available. Hydrate IV Bar also has locations in Colorado and Arizona. 972-726-0029. https://dallas.hydrateivbar.com 6 Kwik Kar opened around late May at 9721 Audelia Road, Dallas. A variety of vehicle services are o ered at the shop, including oil changes; work on brakes, power steering, headlights; tire rotations; diagnostic tests; and more. The Audelia Road location is one of six Kwik Kar shops in Dallas. 469-906-6051. www.kwikkar.com 7 SusieCakes opened in June at 6441 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 150, Dallas. SusieCakes sells a variety of goods, such as cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies and puddings. Other Texas locations include a SusieCakes on Luther Lane in Dallas and a store in Fort Worth. 945-245-2253. www.susiecakes.com
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FEATURED IMPACT RENOVATIONS The library at Lakewood Elementary School , 3000 Hillbrook St., is set to see a makeover as part of a districtwide e ort to better serve students. Dallas ISD announced June 2 that 43 campus libraries will be redesigned to help students develop creative skill sets. The redesigns are related to the district’s R.E.A.D. Labs program, which stands for “Research, Explore, Application, Design,” according to the district website. The program will aid students by establishing “zones,” such as video studios, coding stations, recording booths for podcasting and inquiry stations. The space redesign will replace many freestanding bookshelves in the middle of libraries with new modular furniture for collaborative work in the R.E.A.D. zones, according to DISD o cials. New carpet, graphical murals and technology COMING SOON 8 A new housing community is on the way in Lake Highlands. Goose at White Rock Valley will feature 36 single-family homes at 9601 White Rock Trail in Dallas. The rst phase of homes is anticipated to be complete by spring or summer 2023, according to Austin-based homebuilder StoryBuilt. There will be six oor plans ranging from 2,300-3,100 square feet with three to ve bedrooms. Community amenities will include a pool, a pocket park and community entertaining areas. 512-326-3905. www.storybuilt.com 9 Salata will open in late summer or early fall at 6464 E. Northwest Hwy., Dallas. The restaurant o ers di erent styles of salads and wraps that can be customized with more than 50 di er- ent toppings, according to the Salata website. Salata has locations across the nation, including existing stores in other areas of Dallas as well as Richardson, Plano and Frisco. 844-725-2821. www.salata.com
are also planned. At each of the campuses, a program lead will manage the R.E.A.D. Lab and work with teachers and students in the zones, the announcement stated. They will also keep the physical library maintained and engage with the community through events. Work at Lakewood Elementary is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year. 972-749-7300. www.dallasisd.org/lakewood
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10 Starbucks will open Aug. 8 at 1827 Greenville Ave., Dallas. The new location will be built at the former site of Taco Cabana. A variety of hot and cold espresso-based beverages, teas and food are sold by the international co ee store chain. Several existing stores are open around Dallas, including Starbucks locations in the Lakewood and Greenville Avenue neighborhoods. 800-782-7282. 11 An expansion at SoCo Co ee & Good Eats will be completed this summer at 9660 Audelia Road, Ste. 123, Dallas. The restaurant is expanding into the space next door, and it will soon serve dinner and alcoholic drinks as part of the expanded menu. A new kitchen and more room for dining is being added, according to SoCo o cials. 469-248-2557. www.socogoodeats.com www.starbucks.com EXPANSIONS
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JULY 13 CREATE YOUR OWN WIZARD WAND As part of its month-long Wizarding World Celebration in honor of “Harry Potter,” the Dallas Public Library is giving visitors the opportunity to make their own wizard wand. All supplies are provided on a rst- come, rst-served basis. The program will be held at Forest Green Branch Library and is sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. 4-5 p.m. Free. Forest Green Branch Library, 9619 Greenville Ave., Dallas. 214-670-1335. https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com 16 ROCK OUT TO HEAVY METAL MUSIC O’Riley’s Bar and Grill is hosting Symphony of Deth, a Megadeth tribute band. The bar and grill has musical acts every Friday and Saturday night throughout the summer. 8 p.m. (doors open), 9 p.m. (band starts). $10 (cover). O’Riley’s Bar and Grill, 8989 Forest Lane, Dallas. 972-235-2781. www.orileys.com 17 FOLLOW BIRDS IN A GUIDED TOUR Jake Poinsett, program manager at the Trinity River Audubon Center, is leading a guided bird walk o the beaten path of the Dallas Arboretum. Those who attend
can see various birds that use plants on- site. Attendees are advised to bring water and walking shoes. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. 214-515-6615. www.dallasarboretum.org 24 DECORATE CHRISTMAS COOKIES IN JULY The Dallas Arboretum is partnering with Jessica’s Bake Shop for a beginner’s cookie decorating class. The event is held in the A Tasteful Place location in the arboretum. Attendees get to decorate and take home six “Christmas in July” sugar cookies while learning how to make and bake sugar cookie dough, according to the event’s description. 1:15-2:45 p.m. $39-$49. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. 214-515-6615. www.dallasarboretum.org 27 FEEL FUNKY AT THE GRANADA THEATER Houston-based R&B group The Su ers are performing at the Granada Theater July 27 as part of a nationwide tour. The group will play songs from their third studio album, “It Starts With Love,” as well as other American funk and soul songs. Tickets can be purchased online. 8 p.m. $23. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas. 214-824-9933 www.granadatheater.com
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The Allmost Brothers, an Allman Brothers Band tribute act, will be performing at the Granada Theater on July 19 at 8 p.m. (Courtesy the Allmost Brothers)
FEATURED EVENT See the Allmost Brothers live The Allmost Brothers, an Allman Brothers Band tribute act, will be performing at the Granada Theater on July 19. Rock band the Allman Brothers Band are known for songs, including “Blue Sky,” “Midnight Rider,” “Whipping Post” and “Ramblin’ Man.” The Allmost Brothers have been performing for over 45 years, with individual members having professional experience on tour.
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The Texas Supreme Court issued a 5-3 ruling June 24 that upheld Texas Central’s right to use eminent domain for its planned high-speed railroad between Houston and Dallas. Justice Debra Lehrmann delivered the court’s majority opinion with Chief Justice Nathan Hecht, Justice Brett Busby, Justice Je Boyd and Justice Evan Young joining. Justice Rebeca Huddle delivered the dis- senting opinion with Justice Jimmy Blacklock and Justice John Devine joining. Justice Jane Bland did not participate. Katharine Barnes, listed as Texas Central’s counsel and director of right- of-way on LinkedIn, said in an email to Community Impact Newspaper that the company was “appreciative” of the court’s decision. “We are appreciative to the Texas Supreme Court for their time and consideration of this important issue
as we continue work on this high- speed passenger train rail,” Barnes said in a statement. Peter LeCody, the president of the Dallas-based nonpro t Texas Rail Advocates—which led an amicus brief in support of Texas Central—said the decision opened doors to new rail companies wanting to lay tracks in Texas but that there was still uncer- tainty about the project. “It wasn’t about if high-speed rail is good or bad for Texas; it’s [about] if Texas Central had the authority to purchase a strip of land for the rail,” LeCody said. “[However], with the pandemic in place for two years and six months of diddling from the Supreme Court, where does this leave Texas Central? That’s the question.” The project would use a system modeled after Japanese Shinkansen bullet trains to transport passengers between the two cities in 90 minutes.
The groundbreaking for Texas Central’s high-speed railway from Houston to Dallas remains delayed.
Work includes new pavement as well as upgrades to drainage and the sidewalk.
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In the majority opinion, Lehrmann wrote the court was not deciding on the likelihood of Texas Central succeeding but rather on statutes of eminent domain—the power to seize private property for public projects, which can be granted to private companies by the state. “The case involves the interpreta- tion of statutes relating to eminent domain; it does not ask us to opine about whether high-speed rail between Houston and Dallas is a good idea or whether the bene ts of the proposed rail service outweigh its detriments,” Lehrmann wrote.
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CITY & SCHOOLS
News from Dallas, Dallas ISD & Richardson ISD
Dallas City Council meets Aug. 10 at 9 a.m. at Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St., Dallas. www.dallascityhall.com Dallas ISD board of trustees meets Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. at 5151 Samuell Blvd., Dallas. www.dallasisd.org Richardson ISD board of trustees meets Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. at the RISD Administration Building, 400 S. Greenville Ave., Richardson. www.risd.org Dallas County Commissioners Court meets July 19 and Aug. 2 at 9 a.m. in the Allen Clemson Courtroom of the Dallas County Administration Building, 411 Elm St., Dallas. www.dallascounty.org MEETINGS WE COVER that is served by the district’s four high schools. The planned day care centers will be available for children of RISD sta only. DALLAS A new program intended to aid low-income households in Dallas will seek to train adults and nancially support them through the process. Workforce Dallas is a new initiative in partnership with a number of area employers, nonpro ts and schools, according to the project’s website. More information is available at www. workforcedallas.org/contact. RICHARDSON ISD The board of trustees nalized its graduate pro le heading into the 2022- 23 school year during its June 6 meeting. RISD o cials said the pro le is a description of attributes district graduates develop to equip them for their future education or employment. The last pro le analysis conducted by the district was in 2012-13. HIGHLIGHTS DALLAS City Council approved an ordinance establishing registration requirements for promoted events on June 22. Enforcement of the ordinance will not occur until after a 60-day grace period. It requires event organizers to register with the city for a $175 fee and to submit safety plans. DALLAS The city is updating plans for its biking network and is seeking feedback from residents. Those who complete an online survey on the city website will be able to access an interactive map where points and lines may be drawn to suggest potential changes. RICHARDSON ISD The district announced plans to build four day care centers during its June 6 meeting of the board of trustees. According to RISD o cials, the four day care centers will include one in each learning community
City Council finishes up process for redistricting DALLAS City Council adopted a new district map days before the o cial deadline. Council members adopted the map June 27. The city charter BY MATT PAYNE Mayor Eric Johnson. Johnson said redistricting is “crit- ical to a functioning representative democracy” and praised redistrict- ing commission Chair Jesse Oliver. “I am pleased that the Dallas City Council was able to coalesce around
requires the creation of a redistrict- ing commission every 10 years when new census numbers are released. Before adoption, council debated the redrawn map in two meetings after a redistricting commission rec- ommended it in May. The nal map and more information can be found at www.dallasredistricting.com. Council had 45 days to adopt a new map from the date the rec- ommended plan was submitted to
further modi cations to the new map,” Johnson said in a statement. “I would also like to thank all of our residents who participated in the process by submitting a map, providing feedback or attending a public meeting. Public engagement is critical to building a stronger city.” The new council boundaries will be implemented in the next general election May 6, 2023.
Dallas City Council boundaries are redrawn every 10 years. (Map courtesy city of Dallas)
Vanessa Pacheco takes single-member District 2 seat following runo election
BY MATT PAYNE District to increase sta compensation DALLAS ISD The scal year 2022-23 budget for Dallas ISD was approved June 23 with a total of $103.2 million in compensation increases for teachers, bus drivers and additional sta . The DISD board of trustees approved the budget, which includes $51.2 million in sta salary increases and $52 million for retention incentives, according to a statement from the district. In addition, the budget also raises the starting salaries for teachers new to the district to at least $60,000. DISD sta members who were hired by May 1 of this year and return for the 2022-23 school year will be eligible for a retention incentive that could amount to $2,500-$3,500.
BY JACKSON KING
RUNOFF RESULTS Results for the Richardson ISD District 2 runo election are uno cial until canvassed by the board of trustees.
RICHARDSON ISD Vanessa Pacheco was sworn in June 30 after defeating Sherry Clemens in the board of trustees District 2 race, according to canvassed totals from the June 18 runo election. With all 75 county precincts reporting, Pacheco nished with 2,418 ballots cast in her favor for just under 58% of the vote. Meanwhile, Clemens ended up with 1,754 ballots cast for her for over 42% of the vote. The runo race for RISD’s District 2 seat was required after neither candidate received more than 50% of the vote during the May 7 election. District 2 covers the northeast portion of RISD.
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City manager keeps job, ‘moving forward together’ with mayor
the joint statement. “I still believe we need change. But after some serious and frank discussions with our city manager, I believe he is ready to make the necessary changes to address issues that are critically important to our residents.” A meeting to either re or discipline Broadnax was rst scheduled for June 15 before being pushed to June 23 at the request of some council members. That meeting was then canceled.
The two public o cials reached mutual agreement to address a variety of issues in Dallas, according to the statement. They include Broadnax developing a plan to address problems with the city’s building permitting process, improving public safety and focusing on economic development. In the joint statement, Broadnax said he and his team “can be better.” “I understand that I am fully accountable to my 15 bosses,” he said.
BY MATT PAYNE
DALLAS City Manager T.C. Broadnax will keep his job after Mayor Eric Johnson and certain City Council members called to consider ring him. Broadnax and Johnson on June 21 shared a joint statement expressing their mutual intent on “moving forward together.” “A little over a week ago, I said that it was time for a change at the top of our city government,” Johnson said in
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NEWS BRIEFS Animal services sta preview coyote plan for Lake Highlands residents
RESPONSE LEVELS The rst draft of the coyote management plan includes seven escalating instances of coyote behavior, from observation of coyotes up to human attacks. City response could vary and would correspond to the level.
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from observation of coyotes up to human attacks, according to the draft plan. The city would seek to further educate community members on how to coexist with coyotes throughout all levels. Killing coyotes would be considered in instances where livestock, attended pets and humans are harmed. However, the presen- tation warned that disruption of coyote family structures could lead to females breeding more coyotes in higher numbers. Humane hazing methods to instill “healthy fear” in coyotes was a strategy emphasized by city o cials. Basic hazing includes shouting, making loud noises, spraying water, shining bright lights or indirectly throwing objects near coyotes. Moving forward, Dallas Animal Services o cials are seeking to collect data on locations of coyotes throughout the city. Residents were encouraged to use the coyote hotline at 469-676-9813 whenever they observe the animals in the wild. The draft of the plan is not yet avail- able online, according to Dallas Animal Services. However, an online sighting submission form and interactive encoun- ter map are being developed for residents to use.
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Potential response from Dallas Animal Services
Residents of the Lake Highlands neighborhood in Dallas got their rst look at a draft of the city’s developing coyote management plan on June 13. Sta with Dallas Animal Services and the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department shared details of the plan in a community meeting at the Lake Highlands North Recreation Center. City o cials have been working to address concerns following a coyote attack that occurred in the White Rock Valley area on May 3. Guiding principles behind the plan emphasize both human safety and recog- nizing the “vital role” coyotes serve in the ecosystem, according to a presentation given by Whitney Bollinger, interim assis- tant director of Dallas Animal Services. “The plan is designed to give stan- dardized guidelines on the levels of coyote behavior, to provide information on behavior management techniques and to create a clear program to reduce human-coyote con icts while prioritizing human safety,” Bollinger said. Instances of coyote behavior and corresponding city responses were classi ed into seven escalating levels,
Circumstances of attack would be reported; citations for wildlife and loose animals may be issued; lethal control may follow Education on proper livestock care and elimination of coyote attractants; lethal control may be considered Collection of information on attack circumstances; meeting and lethal control may follow Distribution of educational materials on coyote behavior when they are heard or prints are seen Education on hazing to encourage coyotes to leave Installation of signs in the area alerting residents to keep dogs on a leash and to haze coyotes Collection of information on animals involved; meeting and high-intensity hazing may follow
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Dallas chosen as one of 16 U.S. cities slated to host matches for 2026 FIFA World Cup
BY BROOKLYNN COOPER
Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Kansas City, New York City and San Francisco. The Dallas Sports Commission estimates a host city could yield an economic impact of $400 million and about 3,000 new jobs. In total, 16 U.S. cities will host the World Cup. The 2026 tour- nament will be the rst time the men’s World Cup will take place in North America since 1994. Representatives from the Dallas Sports Commission, FC Dallas and the Dallas Cowboys are working with FIFA o cials to nail down logistics for the matches, FC Dallas President Dan Hunt said. One of the city’s goals is to host the nals. “Other big goals are to have
as many national teams as possible come use Dallas as their home base,” Hunt said. “We’d love for one to pick Toyota Stadium and Toyota Soccer Center as a home base [in Frisco], but we also have MoneyGram Soccer Park, [Southern Methodist University and] the Cotton Bowl.” Hunt added that the Dallas team is aiming to have the International Broadcasting Centre return to its 1994 home of Fair Park. Next steps include guring out how many and what level of matches Dallas will host, although Hunt said he esti- mates the city will have at least six at AT&T Stadium.
Dallas was chosen by FIFA among its host cities for the 2026 World Cup. The decision to have Dallas host matches followed a concerted recruiting e ort by the North Texas region. The Dallas Sports Commis- sion along with players from the Dallas Cowboys and FC Dallas gathered at AT&T Discovery Dis- trict in downtown Dallas ahead of the June 16 announcement. City leaders from Dallas, Fort Worth and more also attended. The U.S. is slated to host 60 World Cup matches, with the remaining 20 being split between Canada and Mexico. Other host cities include
O cials from the Dallas Sports Commission, FC Dallas and the Dallas Cowboys marked the World Cup announcement in June.
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2022
REAL ESTATE EDITION
REAL ESTATE DATA
Data on the real estate market
COMPILED BY WILLIAM C. WADSACK
2021-22 Lake Highlands-Lakewood real estate market at a glance
75214 75231 75238 75243
75
635
Homes are spending fewer days on the market in the Lake Highlands and Lakewood areas than last year, and the options potential buyers have to choose from are slimmer than the year prior as fewer homes are being sold in the area’s ZIP codes. Home prices also increased in three of the area’s four ZIP codes. SOURCES: COLLIN COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, COURTESY OF NORTH TEXAS REAL ESTATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, FREDDIE MAC COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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WHITE ROCK LAKE
N
Average days on market
Average home sales price
June 2020-May 2021
June 2021-May 2022
June 2020-May 2021
June 2021-May 2022
51
$599,000
75214
+15.03%
$689,000
36
$265,000
33
75231
-20.75%
28
$210,000
26
24
20
19
$430,000
75238
+18.6%
$510,000
$266,450
75214 -47.22%
75231 -52.94%
75238 -28.57%
75243 -21.21%
75243
+9.59%
$292,000
Number of homes sold
National mortgage rate data Mortgage rates steadily declined early in the pandemic with the 30-year xed-rate mortgage rate dropping to as low as 2.65% in January 2021. Rates have since increased, spiking to their highest point since 2009 as of early May.
June 2020-May 2021
June 2021-May 2022
30-year xed-rate mortgage
15-year xed-rate mortgage
5.27%
5%
4.51%
3.72%
4.52%
4%
2.65% 3.22%
3%
3.99%
3.16%
2% 0 January 2019
2.16%
2.43%
75214 -12.84%
75231 -4.91%
75238 -10.88%
75243 -5.13%
January 2020
January 2021
January 2022
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EMPHASIZING ENERGY EFFICIENCY While the U.S. Department of Energy recommends a professional assessment of a home’s energy e ciency, it is also possible for homeowners to perform one on their own. Here is a list of areas to check when assessing a home’s energy usage.
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AIR LEAKS Air leaks can save up to 20% on energy per year if addressed. In addition to leaking windows and doors, check for leaks on baseboards or where di erent building materials meet. Leaks can be sealed or plugged with caulk or weather stripping. LIGHTING When replacing bulbs, residents can consider LEDS as well as energy- saving incandescent bulbs. Electric utilities may o er rebates for purchasing energy-e cient lamps. INSULATION Depending on building ages, insulation may not be up to standard. Checking attics, walls near outlets and basements can ensure heat losses are kept to a minimum. Wall insulation may require a thermographic evaluation. APPLIANCES Energy use for appliances can be estimated using the energy guide label on the appliance itself or by using an electricity usage monitor. Unplugging appliances in between uses can keep them from drawing unused electricity. HEATING AND COOLING The U.S. Department of Energy recommends upgrading systems older than 15 years. Checking ductwork for dirt streaks can reveal air leaks, which can be sealed.
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watering when it is very hot. Projects can often be completed in phases. During the heavy heat season, hard-scape components can be installed followed by plants once the cooler weather arrives. WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF DAY IN THE SUMMER TO GET LANDSCAPING TASKS DONE? For homeowners, before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. [is best]. Watering at this time of day is important since it decreases the amount of evaporation loss and hydrates plants for a longer period.
WHAT ARE YOUR TOP TIPS TO KEEP YARDS LOOKING NICE AND HEALTHY IN THE HEAT? First of all, plan early. For the peak spring season, it is wise to start planning during the winter. Then get on the installation schedule before the summer heat occurs. This strategy will allow time for new plants to get established before the stress of heavy heat. If unavoidable, a new landscape installation during summer months needs more frequent watering, then tapering o as the weather cools. New turf needs daily
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SOURCE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
MAINTAINING YOUR HOME The National Association of Home Builders o ers routine home maintenance tips for homeowners looking to maintain their homes’ value and ensure their
EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
1 Roofs should be inspected by a quali ed roofer every three years, and skylights should be inspected so leaks do not develop. 2 Ensure downspouts and gutters do not get clogged with leaves and other debris. 3 Inspect siding each year to see if it needs repainting, and trim shrubs away so they do not touch the siding. 4 Check for split or cracked caulking on windows and doors annually, and replace the caulk as necessary. 5 Moving parts of garage doors need to be oiled once every three months.
6 Air lters require regular replacement, generally once every three months. 7 Regularly check security alarms and circuit breakers . Check batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. 8 Clean each faucet’s aerator every three to four months. Maintain garbage disposals by running cold water through them. 9 Masonry walls can develop a white powder that can be scrubbed o with water and a sti brush. 10 Hardwood oors without polyurethane need to be waxed with a liquid or paste “spirit” wax. Use emulsion wax on vinyl.
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SOURCE: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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BUYING TREND Growing number of DFW homes sold in 2021 went to institutions
INCREASE IN INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS
The percentage of homes bought by institutions in 2021 was higher in North Texas counties compared with the state and national gures. Institutions are de ned as companies, corporations or limited liability companies.
39% 34% Collin County Denton County
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because they o ered cash, purchased the property ‘as is,’ or o ered a guaranteed purchase,” according to the report. More institutional buyers may also change a community. “If the investor makes high-quality repairs and updates to the properties, then it could be an improvement to a neighborhood,” said Taylor Walcik, president of the MetroTex Associa- tion of Realtors based in Grapevine. “If the investor makes lower-quality modi cations to a property, it could de nitely go the other way and make the neighborhood not as appealing as it should be.” Umit Gurun, who holds the posi- tion as the Ashbel Smith professor of accounting at The University of Texas at Dallas, researched the trend of institutional homebuyers in DFW. He said there were two main shifts in the marketplace with these institutional investors. “One of them is that they become a big landlord,” Gurun said. “So they become the biggest landlord in the area, which gives them pricing power, which means they can increase the rent at higher levels, so that is kind of a monopoly on pricing.” The other shift he observed is institutional owners’ ability to repair houses at cheaper prices. “If you go to an area where a majority of the houses are owned by a landlord, you end up paying higher prices, but at the same time these institutional investors help the neigh- borhood through some amenities,”
U.S. 13.2% Texas 28%
Tarrant County
Dallas County
A growing number of homes in North Texas are being purchased by institutions rather than individuals. A report released in May by the National Association of Realtors shows Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tar- rant counties had among the highest percentage of institutional buyers of anywhere in the nation when it came to residential home sales last year. The association de ned institu- tional buyers as companies, corpora- tions or limited liability companies. Tarrant County was the third highest in the nation with 52% of all home sales last year going to compa- nies, according to the report. Dallas County came in seventh with 43%, Denton County was 11th with 39%, and Collin County tied for 20th place with 34%, the report showed. Nationwide, institutional buyers made up 13% of the residential sales market in 2021, the report stated. Among states, Texas had the high- est percentage of institutional buyers with 28%, the report stated. That is a 4.6% increase from the institutional buyer share in 2020, according to the report. The association’s report found the increase in institutional buyers reduced available housing stock, creating a more competitive real estate market for individual buyers and increasing the number of rentals. That, in turn, led to a higher tenant turnover rate, according to the report. “The major reason homeowners sold to institutional buyers was
52% 43%
SOURCE: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
TYPES OF INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS The National Association of Realtors surveyed real estate agents in residential and commercial transactions about how single-family properties purchased by institutional buyers are returned to the market. Results are based on 3,644 responses from across the country.
45%
They resell or ip.
42%
They list as a rental. They have shared ownership/ shared equity. They rent to own. Properties are owned by a bank or short-sale buyers. Other
3%
6%
NUMBERS DO NOT ADD UP TO 100% DUE TO ROUNDING.
4%
SOURCE: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
1%
Gurun said. With institutional buyers, home prices are likely to increase, said Marissa Benat, president of the Collin County Association of Realtors. “Where buyers will win is that overpriced homes are going to stand out much more if a home doesn’t sell due to price or condition,” Benat said. “Price can overcome a lot of conditions, but consumers should question why a particular home has longer days on market than compara- ble sales.” Institutional buyers have also been
changing the way they approach purchases. Shelby Kimball, manager at Kimball Real Estate in Fort Worth, said he is seeing institutional buyers in Tarrant County take di erent approaches compared to previous years. “We used to see more institutional buyers come in with lower o ers, but now, to me what’s really changed is that the o ers from institutional buyers are [at] asking price or above and all in cash still. …,” Kimball said. “It’s hard for other individual buyers to compete with that.”
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THE SCOOP ON HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS COMPILED BY JACKSON KING & JAKE MAGEE Homestead exemptions are a way for homeowners to save money on their property tax bills. Dallas City Council approved an increase in the homestead property tax exemption June 8 for homeowners who are disabled or age 65 and older. The new exemption is up to $115,500 and will apply to the 2022-23 tax year beginning Oct. 1. To apply, visit the Dallas County Appraisal District at www.dallascad.org.
WHAT IS A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION? Exemptions allow homeowners to save on property tax bills. An exemption includes withheld value and a homestead cap.
WITHHELD VALUE
HOMESTEAD CAP
With exemption Appraised value
A homestead exemption removes some or all of a home’s value from being taxed. School districts must o er a $40,000 exemption, and other entities may exempt up to 20% of a home’s value.
In addition, a homestead exemption limits the increase of your appraised property value to 10% annually, so long as no additional improvements or extensive renovations are made to the property.
$300,000
– $40,000 School district exemption
Without exemption Appraised value Dallas ISD
Appraised home value 2021: $300,000 2022: $360,000
20%
$300,000
$260,000
Dallas ISD 2021-22 tax rate
$0.01248235*
$0.01248235*
X
X
2021-22 tax rate
Taxable value without exemption 2022: $360,000
Total owed to Dallas ISD
Total owed to Dallas ISD
$3,245.41
$3,744.71
SOURCES: TEXAS COMPTROLLER, DALLAS PROPERTIES, DALLAS COUNTY
*TAX RATE IS THE DISTRICT RATE OF $1.248235 DIVIDED BY 100
Taxable value with exemption 2022: $330,000
$3,744.71
= $3,245.41
$499.30 Savings with exemption
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APPRAISAL DISTRICT COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER.
TYPES OF
LOCAL EXEMPTIONS
The following general exemptions exist for Lake Highlands and Lakewood homeowners. Appraisal districts can provide a comprehensive list.
Various homestead exemptions are available to Texan homeowners. General residence , the most common and easiest exemption to get, is for a homeowner’s primary residence. Age 65 or older exemption gives an additional $10,000 o for school districts in addition to the $40,000 general residence exemption. This exemption also exemptions vary but can equal up to 100% of a home’s value from all taxing entities. Spouses of persons killed in the line of duty exemptions can withhold 100% of a home’s value from taxation, so long as the surviving spouse has not remarried. freezes school district taxes. Disabled persons and veterans HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS
SCHOOL DISTRICT EXEMPTIONS Richardson ISD Dallas ISD
CITY EXEMPTIONS Dallas
COUNTY EXEMPTIONS Dallas County
o home’s value $40,000
o home’s value $40,000
20% o home’s value
20% o home’s value
""THIS EXEMPTION INCREASE, WHICH WILL MEAN A REDUCTION IN THEIR PROPERTY TAX, CAN MEAN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING ABLE TO AFFORD GROCERIES OR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION."" CARA MENDELSOHN, DALLAS CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 12, CHAIR OF GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
TEXAS LAW CHANGES Two recent law changes bene t new and longtime bills by allowing homeowners to acquire exemptions earlier and increasing how much value is withheld. homeowners’ property tax
As of Jan. 1, 2022, a quali ed homeowner can claim a homestead exemption as of the date they own and occupy the property so long as the previous owner did not claim a homestead exemption in the same year. The change allows homeowners to bene t from a homestead exemption, including the cap, earlier. Texas Tax Code change Homeowners had to wait until Jan. 1 of the year after they purchased the home to claim a homestead exemption. They would not see a cap on their property appraisal until Jan. 1 after the year they bought their home.
State propositions 1 & 2 The homestead exemption for each school district across the state was $25,000 .
If residents who purchased a home in 2021 have been granted a homestead exemption this year, they will see withheld value from various taxing entities in 2022, but their homestead value will not be capped at 10% growth until 2023.
Texas residents voted in May in favor of a proposition upping the school district exemption to $40,000 . Texas voters also approved a separate proposition to potentially reduce tax rates for school maintenance and operations for homeowners with an age 65 or older or veteran exemption.
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