Susan Melnick
School’s out … well, almost! Today’s the last day for a lot of North Texas students. Followed by the Memorial Day three-day weekend. We could get caught up in the true beginning of summer, which is June 21, but that’s just not practical for a place as hot as Texas. Summer, if not the scientific…
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Older homes, especially those that have been lovingly and carefully restored, can be a big prize in the real estate world. Oh, sure, they might come with a few extra headaches, but there are very convincing reasons to buy one of these prizes. Consider these attributes: charm out the wazoo, beautiful, old trees, and access…
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Right off the bat, this house is already under contract. Why are we covering it? It’s a Dilbeck and by the power vested in us, we’re candysdirt.com, dang it. If it’s a notable, it’s here. Now on with the show. THE DILBECK. This one listed last week. Neither snow, nor sleet, nor Pete Delkus could…
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Oak Cliff is lousy with preservationists, which is no surprise to our readers. But did you know that Winnetka Heights isn’t the only notable conservation district in the area? Besides Winnetka, North Cliff was one of the first conservation districts in the city. They snagged that status in 1996 and added the street toppers, like,…
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If you’ve ever had the idea of turning a nice, as in “yeah-it’s-nice” house into an extraordinary one, here’s your Master Class.
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