Friday Five Hundred

Rare End-Unit, Two-Story Condo in Knox Area Sells Lightning Fast

By Joanna England / January 13, 2017 /

Sure, the single-family detached market is super hot, but nothing says our market is scorching like a townhome going from active to pending in eight days. That’s exactly what happened at 3220 Oliver Ave. — a very rare end-unit two-story condo near Knox Street listed by Dallas City Center Realtor Randy Elms. Oh, and it doesn’t…

Lovers Lane East Traditional is a Family Friendly Find

By Karen Eubank / January 6, 2017 /

We’re going to get picky today. Our Friday Five Hundred at 6105 Glennox Lane, is a fantastic family home and according to the Dallas Central Appraisal District, this East Lovers Lane traditional is in, well, the East Lovers Lane subdivision. So, don’t let the University Meadows street signs fool you, or the fact Ridgewood Park…

Best of: Disney Streets Midcentury Modern is Fit for Snow White

By Karen Eubank / December 30, 2016 /

[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!]…

Munger Place Vintage Beauty is a Family Friendly Historic Home

By Joanna England / December 23, 2016 /

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…

Ridglea Ranch Charms With Classic Updates, Lush Landscaping

By Joanna England / December 2, 2016 /

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…