Friday Four Hundred

Friday Four Hundred: This House Will Definitely Keep Little Forest Hills Funky

By Joanna England / March 28, 2014 /

I’m sure you’ve seen the signs in the front yard of homes sandwiched between Old Gate and Lakeland, sporting green lettering admonishing passersby to “Keep Little Forest Hills Funky!” Still, over the years as investors and newcomers have bought up the little cottages that line the hilly streets of this neighborhood, many of the homes…

Friday Four Hundred: Cute Tudor in M Streets is Now Priced to Sell

By Joanna England / March 14, 2014 /

I had a really hard time finding a Friday Four Hundred (or even Friday Five Hundred, for that matter) because every single house I liked had one of these two problems: 1) It was already under contract, or … 2) the photography was abysmal. I know a cute house when I see one, folks, but nothing…

Friday Four Hundred: This Cottage is Sitting Pretty in Old Lake Highlands

By Joanna England / March 7, 2014 /

There are some really, really adorable cottages in Old Lake Highlands, which is actually much closer to White Rock Lake than many of the areas under the “Lake Highlands” moniker. This area is just east of Peavy, and some of the homes actually have lake views (and some of the lots with lake views will…

Friday Four Hundred: Amazing Allen Home Has Old-World Style, 21st Century Amenities

By Joanna England / February 21, 2014 /

Ebby Halliday Star Realtor Cathy Browne sent us this listing late last week, and we ooh’ed and ahh’ed over it. Seriously, this home in the highly sought-after Cumberland Crossing neighborhood of Allen with creek frontage is so charming that it was already under contract after just one day on the market. That won’t keep us…

Friday Four Hundred: Beautiful Urban Reserve Home Feels Warm But is Still Very Green

By Joanna England / February 7, 2014 /

I love Urban Reserve for many reasons, most of which coincide with my general adoration for modern architecture. Another reason to love Urban Reserve, a Matthews | Nichols development East of 75 and North of Royal Lane, is the focus on sustainability. Of course, some people have bought lots in this fantastic subdivision to build…