Deb R. Brimer

Hampton Hills: Oak Cliff’s Ideal Home Place

By Deb R. Brimer / April 10, 2019 /

Hampton Hills is still living up to its 1924 branding campaign. When developer Alf W. Sanders kicked off his new home building venture 95 years ago, he ran an ad in the Dallas Morning News touting the small neighborhood “Oak Cliff’s Ideal Home Place.” His slogan not only attracted the middle management and tradesmen market…

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Historical Berkeley Beauty Boasts Bountiful Wow Factors

By Deb R. Brimer / April 7, 2019 /
Berkeley

If you’re searching for a one-of-a-kind historic showplace in Berkeley, California, this 1926 treasure is a must-see. From the stunning 3,087-square-feet home to the naturesque 6,970-square-feet lot, every inch of indoor and outdoor living space is designed to dazzle the senses. Located on a private cul-de-sac at 2772 Hilgard Avenue, the sprawling two-story home –…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Meet the Other Beverly Hills

By Deb R. Brimer / April 3, 2019 /

You won’t find Rodeo Drive in Dallas’ Beverly Hills, but you will find a storied, deep-rooted neighborhood built by pure grit and generations of human spirit. According to Heritage Oak Cliff, though Beverly Hills is now part of historic Oak Cliff, it began in the mid-19th century as a small dairy farming community on part…

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Park Cities Historic Preservation Society Home Tour Features 1928 Tudor

By Deb R. Brimer / April 1, 2019 /

Jack and Kate LaGere found exactly what they wanted when they least expected it. The couple wasn’t intentionally house hunting when they drove by 3524 Saint Johns Drive and spotted the For Sale sign. But after several subsequent walk-throughs and exploring every nook and cranny, the LaGeres knew the 1928 Tudor was a perfect fit…

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The James Batterton House: Sprawling Space with a Big Place in Kentucky History

By Deb R. Brimer / March 31, 2019 /

You can get lost in this 4,932-square-foot home and its rich Blue Grass history in Millersburg, Kentucky. Located on a quarter-acre lot at 1001 Main Street, the two-story gem is filled with 19th century wow factors and current upgrades. A gorgeous wooden staircase winding from the front room is the centerpiece of the single-family home.…

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