Friday Four Hundred

Buy Into a Real Community With This Move-In Ready Sparkman Club Estates Home

By Joanna England / January 28, 2022 /

I do love that Sparkman Club Estates has become this wonderful nook of ranches that has wooed generations of Dallasites. And what’s not to love about this arboreal enclave in Northwest Dallas? “I love the sense of community this little neighborhood offers to Dallas,” says Compass Dallas agent Anne Platt. “Sparkman Club Estates, one of…

We’re Charmed By This Sweet Midcentury Ranch in Old Lake Highlands

By Joanna England / January 21, 2022 /

“You just can’t beat a 1950s-built pier-and-beam home!” says Sam Bullard, who has listed this adorable Midcentury Ranch in Old Lake Highlands. And if his listing is the example with which we are setting the bar, he’s absolutely right — you just can’t beat it. Fans of this arboreal area will adore this home’s location.…

This Renovated Midcentury Ranch Rings True With a Fab Floorplan And Huge Treed Lot

By Joanna England / January 14, 2022 /

There’s just something about a really well-done Midcentury Ranch, isn’t there? Most of the time we see these redone ’60-era homes and they just fall flat. The vibe is off. But when you come across one that’s been updated gradually by someone who cares about the details, then you sit up and take notice. A…

Christmas is Coming Early if You’re The One Who Snags This White Rock Village Flip

By Joanna England / December 24, 2021 /

The Dallas real estate market did not get the memo this year about the holiday lull in listings because we’re seeing flip after flip hit the market and sail right off of it. Considering the heat that this market is packing, I’m almost certain that this exceptionally well-done flip in White Rock Village will do…

A Tale of Two Flips in Casa View: How Far Does $450K Go in This Middle-Class ‘Hood?

By Joanna England / November 19, 2021 /

As many readers know, I’ve lived in my beloved Casa View for 13 years now. Having lived in East Dallas since I moved to this city, I’ve watched the transformation of this side of town from a front-row seat. Some of these changes have been welcome — specifically higher-quality tenants at local shopping centers and…