Elaine Raffel

Elaine Raffel left the corporate world to become a freelance creative focused on real estate and design in Dallas.

Greico Homes Don’t Come Up Often. Two Just Did in Midway Hollow

By Elaine Raffel / April 1, 2026 /

Some houses check boxes. A Greico Home sets the bar.

Not louder. Not flashier. Just intentional—and entirely his. This week, two of the late builder’s properties hit the market. And while they offer a rare opportunity for buyers, they also put something else on full display: just how singular Tom’s work still feels.

This Southlake Showhouse Sale Turns Designer Glam Into a Give-Back Moment Benefiting St. Jude

By Elaine Raffel / March 25, 2026 /

At 1820 Riviera Lane in Southlake, designer Donna Moss is extending the life of her St. Jude Dream Home Showplace in the most unexpected way: a multi-day sale that’s part fundraiser, part estate sale, part design event

A Stylish New Chapter Begins for Z Gallerie

By Elaine Raffel / March 18, 2026 /

Z Gallerie is back in Dallas — its signature mix of polish and personality, front and center.

The home décor retailer — known for its distinctive furniture, statement artwork, and high-impact aesthetic — has reopened on Henderson Avenue, marking the latest step in the brand’s relaunch under new ownership.

Luxury Homes Serve a Lifesaving Mission: Tour the St. Jude Dream Home Showplace in Southlake

By Elaine Raffel / March 11, 2026 /

you’re looking for design inspiration — and a good reason to house tour — head to Southlake.

The St. Jude Dream Home Showplace, now open in the Carillon Parc neighborhood through March 22, features five newly completed luxury homes built through a unique effort benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Why Width Wins: Inside New Leaf Custom Homes’ Latest Joyce Way Showpiece

By Elaine Raffel / March 4, 2026 /

Some homes rise. This one reaches.

New Leaf Custom Homes’ newest spec at 6407 Joyce Way just hit the Preston Hollow market — and it may be one of the most distinctive properties in the builder’s portfolio to date.

The difference starts with width.

With roughly 125 feet of buildable span across a 0.45-acre lot, this 6,565-square-foot residence stretches boldly across its site. It doesn’t feel vertical or stacked. It feels expansive — and that proportion gives it instant presence.