The 234 Apartment

Katy Trail Condos | CandysDirt.com" width="640" height="480" /> Splurge vs. Steal is a new feature on CandysDirt.com. Every week, we look at two properties that offer something in common, but are miles apart in their asking price.   Katy Trail runs through some of the nicest neighborhoods in Dallas, starting at the  American Airlines Center in Victory Park and going to Mockingbird Station near Southern Methodist University . Everyone from runners to in- line skaters hit the trail every day. When a condo along Katy Trail hits the market, you can bet that’s in the description. This is a desirable amenity that opened in 2000 and continues to be developed. When complete, the trail will be 3.5 miles long, connected to the Trinity Strand Trail , with four major entrance plazas , benches, landscaping, and drinking fountains for people and pets.  Today, we’ve found two Katy Trail condos that are less than two miles apart in distance, but are over $250K apart i...

Recycle. Reuse. Reduce. Reclaim. Cheryl Oliver is a true believer. Her husband, Jack, is not quite so sure. For Cheryl, there is no choice because she regards recycling as crucial for the survival of the planet. Jack said he gets it, but doesn’t think a few people can make any real difference. The house divided is a microcosm of communities when it comes to recycling. Cheryl believes everyone should do their part, while Jack believes that since not everyone is doing their part, why should he? “The problem with recycling is that most people don’t do it or won’t do it,” Jack said. “I think it’s mostly due to people being plain lazy.” Jack has a point – recycling takes more effort than just throwing everything into the same trash can. There are people who might recycle but don’t because they simply don’t know how. With paper, plastic, aluminum, metal and a myriad of other color-coded options for recyclable material, deciding where each thing should go can be troublesome. ...