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There was no one like Virginia McAlester. Without her, I have little doubt the mansions on Swiss Avenue would be only a memory, and much of our architectural heritage would have disappeared. McAlester was an advocate and activist for our built history. She is best known, in a national sense, for writing “A Field Guide…
When it comes to renovations that actually pay off in Texas, curb appeal is king. A new study by Oakridge Remodels ranked the most profitable home improvements across the state, and topping the list wasn’t a full kitchen redo or spa bathroom — it was a stone veneer addition. The study was based on the…
Frisco’s Southstone Yards campus is about to get a major new addition. Dallas-based Rosewood Property Company has broken ground on Penrose, a luxury apartment development located at 4301 Tributary Way, near SH 121 and Spring Creek Parkway. When completed in 2027, Penrose will offer 382 apartment homes across 5.05 acres, placing future residents at the…
Every Wednesday, columnist Mimi Perez pays tribute to homes that color outside the lines — think: homes with a pirate ship theme, one that needs a claustrophobia trigger warning, or a house that Liberace would love. One of the greatest movie comedies ever made was Young Frankenstein. From the genius of Mel Brooks, the cast…
If you’ve been keeping your eye out for a hot Dallas investment property, this rare offering in the Park Cities is a once-in-a-lifetime find. Beautifully maintained and brimming with architectural allure, the circa-1937 manor is configured as an elegant four-plex and is up for sale at 3445 Lovers Lane. So, what makes this multi-family home…
