Craftsman Bungalow

The Yellow Craftsman-Style Home on Lipscomb is a Must See

By Seth Fowler / February 12, 2019 /

While Valentines are pink and red, can you guess what the most pleasing color to paint the exterior of a home might be? White?  No.  Gray?  Nope.  Blue?  Nein mein freund. Studies show that homes painted a warm shade of yellow are the most pleasing, and report that yellow homes sell quicker than others. It’s…

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Quaint Updated College Avenue Craftsman Cottage

By Eric Prokesh / June 22, 2018 /

When considering an older property, what defines move-in ready? Renovated kitchens and baths? Yes. Refinished hardwoods? Of course. New HVAC, plumbing roof, and electrical to prevent unpleasant, and expensive surprises down the road? Yes, PLEASE. A 1924 Craftsman bungalow at 2712 College Avenue in Ryan Place ticks all of those boxes. Freshly painted with a new…

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Classic, Updated Craftsman in Sought-After Vickery Place

By Joanna England / June 16, 2017 /

Homes in historic Dallas neighborhoods are selling like hotcakes, mostly for the reason they were preserved in the first place: character. These areas fit a human scale that has long since been rendered incompatible with modernity, but still, that comfortable nostalgia makes them all the more desirable.  And while East Dallas is already phenomenally popular,…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Quality of Life in the North Cliff Conservation District

By Amanda Popken / March 3, 2017 /

Oak Cliff covers about one third of Dallas, with a lot of variety throughout. You’re probably familiar with the small craftsman homes around Bishop Arts, the historic homesteads of Winnetka Heights, and the eclectic estates of the Kessler neighborhoods. A little further west near Hampton and south of Jefferson you’ll find many neighborhoods like the North Cliff Conservation…

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Craftsman East Dallas Bungalow Delights With Historic Charms, Remodeled Interior

By Leah Shafer / July 8, 2016 /

The Swiss Avenue Historic District is one of Dallas’ treasures. Our Friday Five Hundred is located in its boundaries, near Skillman Street and Swiss Avenue, in the Munger Place neighborhood. The East Dallas Craftsman bungalow at 6110 Bryan Pkwy., is an absolute beauty, with looks and location. It was built in 1921 and has been…

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