Friday Five Hundred

[Editor’s Note: It’s that time of year that we look back at some of the most popular real estate stories on the blog, and among our regular Friday featured properties, this fabulous Disney streets midcentury modern Karen Eubank wrote about in March got the most shares. Enjoy, and Happy New Year to you, our readers!]…

So many people are overwhelmed by the idea of an older home. They imagine tight, drafty spaces, oppressive woodwork, and a limited traditional design scheme. But this home in Munger Place — a beautiful turn-of-the-century neighborhood filled with four-squares and bungalows — is going to change your mind. Built in 1909, this Greek revival prairie-style…

It was pointed out to me last week that our Friday feature highlighting what you can get in the $400,000 to $500,000 range doesn’t branch out much past the Dallas County line. See, I’ve been operating under the assumption that there aren’t many interesting homes in this bracket to the north and west. But then…

Dr. Ben Bowden owned this Eastwood Estates midcentury modern home from the day it was built. It’s a completely custom, made-to-order home in which Bowden spared no expense. And inside, it feels just the same as the day it was built, as this brand new listing from Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s agent Vicki White has remained…

There are some homes that are better shown off by twilight, and this is definitely one of them. And with Daylight Saving Time ending this weekend, expect to see more twilight shots in MLS. We don’t mind, though, as long as they look like this stunning two-story Craftsman in the heart of Winnetka Heights. With…