Economy Archives | Dallas Observer

How Reasonable Can Home Buying Here Be if Dallas Has an Affordable Housing Crisis?

Kelly Dearmore — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500

A new study says Big D is one of the most affordable cities to buy a home in the U.S. We wonder what that really means.

Austin Wood — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:44:36 -0500

Dallas was the lone major metropolitan area in the state to see job growth with a meager 0.1% increase in February, the Fed report found.

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0500

Our love of delivery apps and cheap meals is pounding small restaurants. Two Dallas operators are making it work.

Patrick Williams — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:01:39 -0500

This Economy?" />When the prices of things like gas and groceries feel ball-crushing as is, kink becomes a modern luxury.

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:15:00 -0500

As North Texas rents skyrocket, viral 'heartwarming' stories of working seniors are starting to look a lot more like horror stories.

Patrick Williams — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:53:59 -0500

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Lauren Drewes Daniels — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:37:53 -0500

Locals might be in for a shock this summer when dinner out or delivery suddenly costs more.

Kelly Dearmore — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Lots of reports say the same thing: we're paying too much for gas.

Kelly Dearmore — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500

One survey praises the city's schools, jobs and diversity, placing the city high on its list of best cities to live in.

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:37:44 -0500

We spoke with a hospitality expert about what restaurants should be thinking about ahead of the World Cup matches this summer.