Dallas

Who's Living in Your Guest House? Number of Boomerang Kids at All-Time Highs

By Joanna England / August 15, 2013 /

If you have a grown child living in your guest house, raise your hand. If you’ve got your hand in the air, you’re not alone. Not by a long shot, in fact. Now, why is that recent college grad living rent free back in the nest? Some say that there are just as many reasons…

Thursday Three Hundred: 70s Contemporary in Lake Highlands Is Perfect Inside

By Joanna England / August 15, 2013 /

Another great Lake Highlands reno! I am a sucker for a renovated 70s contemporary, mostly because I love all of the cool windows and lofty exposed-beam ceilings. I can just imagine its past life — avocado shag carpet, funky wallpaper, polyester-clad owners, and low-slung furniture. In this life, though, this 3,458-square-foot home at 10001 Woodlake…

Thrillist Pits Dallas Against Fort Worth, But Misses Out Comparing Their Dirt!

By Joanna England / August 14, 2013 /

Maybe it’s just me, but how can you compare Dallas and Fort Worth without talking about the dirt, Thrillist? Seriously!? After reading two bartenders, one each from Dallas and Fort Worth, verbally slug it out over which city deserves top billing in North Texas, I was remiss. Sure, the beer, the culture, and the music…

Candy's Lease of the Week: Gorgeous 3-Story Katy Trail Townhome is a Great Rental For a Millennial

By Joanna England / August 14, 2013 /

What do Millennials want when they’re looking to rent? First, let’s talk about Millennials as a cultural group: It’s mostly comprised of those born between the late 70s and early 90s, who came of age during the Y2K era. Categorized as media-obsessed narcissists, this group is preceded by Generations X and Y. The thing Millennials…

It's My Mansion: Too Cute To Believe, This Casa View Haven Home Is Perfect For a Pair

By Joanna England / August 13, 2013 /

I know I harp a lot about what’s going on in East Dallas, but you just cannot deny that this area has some serious potential, with great growth, excellent prices, and an upward demographic of young professionals and growing families. This week’s house is in Casa View Haven at 2245 San Medina. Listed with Rogers…