Modern Farmhouse

You Can Own Three Acres of Kaufman History at The Thurman Place

By Nikki Barringer / October 26, 2023 /

There’s a Facebook group called, “You’re probably from Kaufman, Texas if you remember …” It’s their version of a Jeff Foxworthy routine. It’s charming and adorable and one of the “probably from” entries includes a long list of presumably favorite teachers and coaches, including the original owner of today’s featured home, Floyd Thurman. A Kaufman…

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This South Dallas Home Is a Slice of Hill Country Right Here in the City

By Nikki Barringer / September 30, 2023 /

Not that long ago, Dave Perry-Miller’s Jamie Buck was looking for a personal home for him and his husband, Eric Ramirez. They wanted something spacious, and they wanted new construction, so they set their sights on Celina. The snag? Everyone they knew and, well, everything they did, was in Dallas. BUT, they were determined to…

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Ready For Your Own White House? These Open Houses Offer Plenty of Options

By Joy Donovan / September 28, 2023 /

These days, a white house seems to be a big trend in every neighborhood. But at the same time, others have been around for decades, such as The White House, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Can a classic be a trend, too? Bright and clean-looking, white goes with everything and anything. It’s easy to work…

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Best of Both Worlds: Modern Farmhouse Living in the Serene Countryside of Van Alstyne 

By Candy's Dirt / May 27, 2023 /

The ongoing expansion and development caused by urban sprawl has led many people to settle in the outskirts of North Texas – any farther and you may find yourself living in Oklahoma! But how far is too far? What compromises do you have to make when going from big-city life to small-town living?  Van Alstyne,…

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The Best Feature of This Benbrook Modern Farmhouse? A Private Pond

By Nikki Barringer / August 12, 2022 /

Y’ALL! (with an extra-long ‘aaaaalllll because this house is in the country a little bit, but it’s classy country like Dolly Parton.) And even though it’s in the “country,” you’d never know it. It’s grand and beautiful and offers every modern convenience. Completed in 2020, it still has that new home feel. I can, and…

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