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When Architecture Meets Obsession: This Is 6416 Park Lane

By Candy Evans / March 8, 2026 /

We could have a scavenger hunt for the last remaining ’50s and ’60s Ranch-style homes in that blue-chip stretch of Dallas hemmed in by Northwest Highway to the south, Royal Lane to the north, Boedeker Street to the east, and Preston Road to the west. At today’s prices, the original owners of those very first…

Luxury + Location: New Leaf Custom Homes Debuts French-Style Modern in Bluffview

By Elaine Raffel / August 20, 2025 /

New Leaf Custom Home’s latest offering is a 6,503-square-foot French-style modern masterpiece in the heart of Bluffview.

Bruce Graf and Michelle Wade Make a Top Team in Remodeling

By Rick Mauch / August 13, 2024 /

While they were highly successful individually, developer Bruce Graf and designer Michelle Wade teamed up a few years ago to take their venture Graf Developments to new heights. “Michelle and I think a lot alike. Mediocre is easy, like when I learned to fly a helicopter, I like a challenge,” Graf said. “When she comes up…

New Leaf Custom Homes Unveils the ‘Listing of the Summer’ in Preston Hollow

By Elaine Raffel / August 8, 2024 /

Scott and Melissa Powell’s latest venture – a showstopping spec in the heart of Preston Hollow – reaches a new pinnacle.

Builder Aarieanna Ware Misses USA Crown But Still Reigns Over Dallas Real Estate

By April Towery / August 6, 2024 /

Miss Texas Aarieanna Ware didn’t take home the title of Miss USA on Sunday, but the Dallas luxury home builder and designer made the top 10 semifinalists, repping Texas well. At least she made some amazing friendships that she’ll cherish for a lifetime. (Kidding. She didn’t say that, but by the looks of her Instagram…