Friday Four Hundred

Cute Cottage Lives Up to Little Forest Hills Standards

By Joanna England / October 14, 2016 /

You have probably already heard of the unofficial motto of Little Forest Hills, the hilly East Dallas Enclave that sits behind the Dallas Arboretum Parking Garage on Garland Road. It used to be that little signs demanding to “Keep Little Forest Hills Funky!” would line the curbs of this quaint little neighborhood. It, like most…

Move-In Ready Midway Hills Ranch Has Eclectic Vibe

By Joanna England / September 2, 2016 /

The sellers of this adorable Midway Hills ranch but quite a bit of thought and a lot of work into updating this home, and it shows. Besides the obvious curb appeal, this home is like a Transformer — there’s more than meets the eye. First off, let’s just have a word about the fabulous neighborhood…

State Thomas Condo Hits The Sweet Spot of Location, Size, and Amenities

By Joanna England / August 19, 2016 /

When people scour Uptown for the perfect condo, there are usually a few considerations that hit every shopper’s list. The first is always — ALWAYS — location. What use is an Uptown condo if it’s not close to the things you love about Uptown? No use, friends. No use at all. Second is amenities. Is…

Pretty as a Pytcher: Another Cute East Dallas Flip, This Time in Lochwood

By Joanna England / July 29, 2016 /

Lochwood is lousy with adorable 1960s ranches, midcentury traditionals, soft contemporaries, and midcentury moderns, so it’s a favorable neighborhood for flippers with flair. Pytcher Homes, the same firm that reimagined a stuffy Old Lake Highlands ranch into a luxe and livable home, is building quite the portfolio. This Lochwood traditional, marketed by Kevin Caskey and…

Disney Streets Midcentury Modern Has Vintage Details You Adore

By Joanna England / June 24, 2016 /

No, you’re not having deja vu. You have seen this Disney Streets midcentury modern before. Your first introduction may have been in 1954, when this George Halfin-designed, atomic-era house was featured in the 1954 Parade of Homes. After that, it’s been on and off the market several times, featured in D Magazine, CultureMap, and more. And just as…