Friday Five Hundred

Friday Five Hundred: Gorgeous Allen Home Has Amazing Upgrades

By Joanna England / February 6, 2015 /

Cathy Browne has done it again. This high-performing Ebby Halliday agent has another phenomenal Allen listing, this time in West Allen’s Shaddock Park. Built by Drees in 2013 with tons of high-end upgrades, this home sports several energy-saving and environmentally conscious features in its design. “That is one of the reasons the sellers decided to…

It’s All in the Details! Magnificent Midcentury is Updated With Aplomb!

By Joanna England / January 23, 2015 /

There are not enough exclamation points in the world for this home. Seriously, this is one of those listings where I am just gushing all over the place. I spotted it on a random Realtor’s Facebook page, and I knew that I had to feature this listing. At first glance, I was overwhelmed by the…

Remodeled Ranch Claims LEED Gold

By Joanna England / January 16, 2015 /

Today’s Friday Five Hundred is definitely a unique one. You don’t often see remodeled ranches that have legitimate green building chops, but this one is LEED Gold certified and looks absolutely amazing. It just hit the market and has some really interesting aesthetic features to go with its eco-friendly side. “We talk a lot about…

Merriman Park is a Huge Growth Area in East Dallas as This Remodeled 1970s Traditional Shows

By Joanna England / January 2, 2015 /

I talked to a friend of mine the other day who lives in Merriman Park, and he was absolutely gushing about the home values in his neighborhood. He told me that I needed to see this house at 8031 Abramshire, which has undergone a bit of a transformation since it was first listed a couple…

Lakewood Traditional is Move In-Ready in Every Sense

By Joanna England / December 19, 2014 /

What a fantastic home that really typifies “move in-ready” for me! For a home to be move in-ready, it has to: Have immaculate neutral paint and fresh baseboards and trim, Have gorgeous floors that are in tip-top shape, And have a kitchen that is ready to plug-in and go! This home, a 1937 traditional cottage,…