Landscaping

Top 10 Tips To Make Your Home Greener: Upgrading to Eco Friendly Adds Value!

By Joanna England / April 22, 2013 /

While all of the homes in the Urban Reserve development are ecologically sensitive, you don’t have to have a gorgeous, modern home to go green. If you’re considering selling your home in the next few years, every dollar you spend on making your house more energy efficient will add value to your home — and…

Monday Morning Millionaire, Earth Day Version: Underground House/Bunker on Buckner Hits the Market Again Just in Time for, Well, Earth Day!

By Candy Evans / April 22, 2013 /

Welcome to the ultimate Green Structure in Dallas! That’s 2001 North Buckner Blvd, now listed with Vicki White of Dallas City Center. This is such a unique home, I am going to let Vicki do the talkin’ here, because she knows more about this home than anyone– maybe even the owners! 2001 Buckner was built…

Happy Earth Day, Dallas! Want to Go Green? Consider Conservation Grass For Your Yard!

By Joanna England / April 22, 2013 /

It’s not allowed in some historic and conservation districts and HOAs for front yard use (well, at least not yet) but Conservation Grass is a gorgeous, sustainable option for yards that have lots of shade. It’s really customizable, too! What’s best about Conservation Grass? No mowing! It’s also permeable, so water sinks through to the…

How To Boost Your Curb Appeal: Houzz Shares Tips on Making a Good Impression on Potential Buyers Before They Step Inside

By Joanna England / March 25, 2013 /

I make a lot of decisions on homes by how they look just as I drive by. Weeds in the yard? Nope! Awful paint? Eek! Mis-matched garage door? I’m outta here! I’m not at all unlike most buyers out there, too. Major front yard faux pas can turn off potential buyers faster than bad breath…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Buy a Clean Slate in Casa Linda Estates For $200K (Plus The Cost of Demolition)

By Joanna England / January 22, 2013 /

If you were to buy 1223 Selva Drive, you’d get a house, sure, but I can’t guarantee you’d want to live in it. What I can guarantee is that if you bought 1223 Selva, which is on the market for $199,950, you will get a gorgeous lot in one of the best neighborhoods in Dallas. Casa…