Year: 2024

County Court Building Repurposed Into 230 Mixed-Income Units at Gateway Oak Cliff 

By April Towery / September 8, 2024 /

More than 200 apartments just became available to North Oak Cliff renters, and they’re in the sweet spot of affordability.  Dallas County and Catholic Housing Initiative opened the 230-unit mixed-income Gateway Oak Cliff development in July. The $45 million project was funded in part by Oak Cliff Gateway Tax Increment Financing dollars.  The apartment complex…

Host Unforgettable Gatherings in This Preston Hollow Entertainer’s Paradise

By CandysDirt / September 7, 2024 /

Was it Aristotle or Abraham Lincoln who gave us that wise old proverb: “Life is too short to live in a boring house”? Regardless of who said it, surely they were envisioning 5823 Caladium Drive when they had the epiphany. This 6,574-square-foot home — a cross between classic Mediterranean elegance and Preston Hollow chic —…

This Stevens Park Estates Midcentury Modern Ranch Comes With a Memory Box  

By Karen Eubank / September 7, 2024 /

Once in a while, I come across a truly spectacular find like this Stevens Park Midcentury Modern ranch. So many people screw up these homes. They gut them and destroy every shred of the interior character. I am thrilled to report that is not the case here. As Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s listing agent Kay Wood…

When Spray Foam Insulation Goes Wrong

By Brenda Masse / September 7, 2024 /

Spray foam insulation is a terrific option for insulating your attic. Especially in climates like North Texas, where attics get so hot and can add so much heat to your home. Unfortunately however, in order to be effective, spray foam insulation has to be installed and maintained correctly, and as home inspectors, we know that…

Augusta Custom Homes Deliver Another Head-Turning Contemporary Take on a Classic

By Daniel Lalley / September 6, 2024 /

Augusta Custom Homes is transforming Ellis County with a collection of incredible brand-new builds. In just under ten years, this purpose-driven developer has proven its prowess for quality construction and dazzling design. Of course, one of its hallmarks is how it reimagines classic architecture to create beautiful contemporary builds. From modern Mediterraneans to innovative Cape…