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5 magnificent Mediterranean retreats within Dallas city limits

Among all of the beautiful properties in our great city, Mediterranean-style architecture never fails to capture our attention. Mediterranean homes, which populate many areas in Spain, France and Italy, are easily identified by their red tile roofs, arched windows and stucco exteriors.

Dave Perry-Miller & Associates brings you five of Dallas’ most magnificent Mediterranean retreats.

Classic Style
The home at 3826 Maplewood Ave. in Highland Park is classic Mediterranean design-meets-custom build. Flowing spaces, abundant natural light and high-quality finishes make this property a must-see. The backyard standout is the private patio and staircase that leads directly to the pool.

Historic Beauty
The Mediterranean masterpiece at 3828 Turtle Creek Dr. is an exceptional historic home situated on 2.17 acres of perfectly manicured grounds. The home was built in the 1920s and completely restored to reflect all of today's modern luxuries, including spa-style master baths with radiant heated floors, saltwater pool, loggia and fitness room.

Spacious and Sublime
Nestled along a greenbelt, the exquisite Mediterranean property at 6322 Carrington Dr. is within the gated community of Williamsburg Estates. This spacious home features both a master and guest suite, media center, designer workroom and outdoor living area. The cabana, pool, lush gardens and backyard look like something straight out of a Hollywood movie.

Character Driven
Situated in Preston Hollow, 6433 Woodland Dr. is a study in the true essence of Mediterranean comfort and character. Interesting features such as hand-carved wood columns, a striking stone fireplace in the living area, and decorative custom stenciled wall treatments make this home stand out. Another plus is that the master suite is privately located on the first floor.

Dazzling Details
A custom build 5426 Purdue Ave. is a gorgeous two-story Mediterranean residence with Juliet balconies and luxurious finishes. The home features a gourmet kitchen, game room and outdoor covered patio with wood-burning fireplace.

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Dallas real estate developer pleads guilty to bribing 2 city officials

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Dallas developer Sherman Roberts

Dallas real estate developer Sherman Roberts pleaded guilty on November 12 to conspiracy to commit bribery, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.

Roberts, 70, who previously helmed City Wide Community Development Corporation, was indicted in December 2020. According to court documents, Sherman bribed two city council members — Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway and City Council member Carolyn Davis — to support loans and low-income housing tax credits for his apartment projects.

In return for several thousand dollars in cash – plus the promise of future payments after her city council tenure ended – Davis lobbied for Roberts' real estate projects, including Serenity Place, Runyon Springs, and Patriot’s Crossing.

She promoted Serenity Place to the City Housing Committee, demanded other developers also seeking real estate funding withdraw their applications in order to increase Roberts' chances of success, recommended Serenity Place receive a 9 percent low income housing tax credit, and voted to approve a $1.9 million loan from the city of Dallas.

“Right now you and me are making money,” Roberts texted Davis shortly after the vote.

Later, she repeatedly reached out to ask for more money — "just a few dollars" — and he agreed.

Davis and Roberts then met with Caraway to address a problem with the Patriot's Crossing project. In return for several hundred dollars cash and a $2,000 monthly stipend, Caraway agreed to stop the city from issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for the Patriots Crossing project and to deliver the project for Roberts.

“How much is the project worth?” Mayor Pro Tem Caraway asked. “Once you’re successful with this project, don’t forget about me.”

“I won’t forget about you,” Mr. Roberts responded. “That’s where the money is… the money has never been an issue.”

Roberts now faces up to five years in federal prison. He is slated to be sentenced on March 12, 2025.

Caraway pleaded guilty in 2019 to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud and tax evasion and was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison.

Davis pleaded guilty in 2019 to conspiracy to commit bribery concerning an agent of a local government receiving federal benefits, but passed away in a car crash before she could be sentenced.

Roberts was one of three real estate developers charged in connection with the bribery scandal. Devin Hall, the developer behind the Grand Park Place apartment project, pleaded guilty in August 2020. Ruel Hamilton, the AmeriSouth Realty Group executive who backed the Royal Crest housing project, is awaiting retrial on conspiracy and bribery charges.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Dallas Field Office conducted the investigation with the assistance of IRS – Criminal Investigation’s Dallas Field Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Marcus Busch is prosecuting the case with the help of Assistant U.S. Attorney Donna Max.