Downtown Dallas has faced some serious challenges in recent years — from homelessness and crime to struggling businesses and concerns about whether people still feel safe coming into the city.

On this episode of The Working Title Show, Mark Nunnley joins the conversation to talk about the work being done to change that.

Mark shares how his career with the Ashford Group of Companies eventually led him into civic work focused on downtown Dallas, including efforts to better understand and reduce unsheltered homelessness. He discusses the data-driven approach being used to track homelessness and crime, the progress already made in the central business district, and why accountability matters if Dallas wants to create lasting change.

The conversation also explores **Pathways Dallas**, a developing initiative inspired by San Antonio’s Haven for Hope model, designed to bring shelter, mental health services, addiction treatment, and other resources together in a more coordinated way.

They also get into the bigger picture: public safety, city services, taxes, infrastructure, Deep Ellum, the future of downtown, and what it will take for people to feel confident investing, living, working, and spending time in Dallas again.

If Dallas wants a stronger downtown, the path forward starts with tackling the issues people can see and feel every day — and making sure the solutions actually work.

In this episode, Zach Sams sits down with Shea Byers, owner of Buyers Residential and J Street Property Services, to discuss the current state of the multifamily market, why developers are shifting toward acquisitions, and what makes DFW one of the strongest long-term investment markets in the country.

The conversation covers everything from apartment development and rising construction costs to insurance, property taxes, city zoning, and why Dallas continues to attract businesses, jobs, and new residents despite today's market challenges.

In this episode:

- Why developers are buying instead of building

- The current state of Dallas-Fort Worth's apartment market

- How interest rates and construction costs are impacting real estate

- Why DFW continues to attract businesses and talent

- The future of multifamily investing

- The biggest challenges facing developers today

- Why long-term investors remain bullish on North Texas

Whether you're a real estate investor, developer, broker, or simply interested in where the market is headed, this episode offers valuable insights into one of America's fastest-growing regions.

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How does homelessness connect to real estate, housing shortages, and city policy?

In this episode, Elisabeth Jordan (The Human Impact) joins Working Title with Zach Sams to break down the deeper issues behind homelessness—from lack of affordable housing to systemic challenges and societal mindset shifts.

We discuss:

The housing crisis in Dallas

Why affordable housing is so difficult to build

Public vs private solutions

What actually helps people get off the streets

If you care about cities, development, or solving real problems—this conversation is for you.

Learn more about The Human Impact: https://www.thehumanimpact.org/

Dallas Is Hitting a Wall?

Real Estate Leaders Sound the Alarm In this episode of The Working Title Show, Zach Sams and guests break down the real story behind DFW’s growth, from infrastructure struggles and housing demand to city politics and development fatigue.

We also sit down with BizNow’s Hussein Wasami to talk about:

The future of commercial real estate

Why developers are frustrated with Dallas

The truth about networking and deal-making

Major projects shaping North Texas Plus: bold predictions on the Mavericks, Stars, and the future of downtown Dallas.

️ Real conversations. No fluff. Just the truth about where Dallas is headed.

Dallas sports fans love a good debate—and this one might be the biggest yet. In this episode, the hosts walk through a fan-voted bracket ranking the greatest sports figures in Dallas history. From legendary Cowboys coaches to iconic athletes and hometown heroes, the conversation covers unforgettable moments, surprising matchups, and what makes Dallas such a powerful sports city.

Highlights:

• Dallas’ greatest sports icons ranked in a massive bracket

• Landry, Staubach, Nolan Ryan, Dirk & Emmitt debates

• Surprising fan votes and controversial matchups

• Stories behind Dallas’ biggest sports legends

• Bonus: insights into today’s real estate market

From San Antonio’s River Walk to the booming suburbs of North Texas, this episode dives deep into the real forces shaping real estate across the Lone Star State.

Zach sits down with Scott Theringer, Founder & CEO of M&A Development, to unpack what’s really happening in residential and multifamily development. They break down why Texas continues to attract 1,200 new residents a day, how rising interest rates reshaped the housing market in unexpected ways, and why multifamily projects can collapse over just a few basis points.

Chris Putnam, CEO of the Dallas Express, joins The Working Title Show to discuss the evolution of local news media in Dallas and the unique role the Dallas Express plays in today's digital landscape. Drawing from an impressive career in telecom and tech startups, Chris shares insights on media ownership shifts, the importance of diverse news perspectives, and how the Dallas Express delivers hyper-local stories overlooked by legacy outlets.

The Working Title Show welcomes Buddy Cramer, owner of the iconic Katy Trail Ice House, who shares the unexpected journey and vision behind creating a beloved Dallas fixture. From transforming a rundown swingers bar into a vibrant community hub, Buddy reveals how focusing on outdoor space, authenticity, and consistency helped build a lasting local institution. Listeners get an insider’s look at the challenges and triumphs of hospitality entrepreneurship in Dallas.