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People who live in Conservation Districts or Historic Districts know the struggle of making sure your updates or upgrades are “conforming.” When you buy a historic home in a neighborhood that has those kinds of rules, oftentimes it feels as if you need permission to touch up the paint. Stevens Park Estates is no exception.…
Read MoreSharif & Munir is known as one of the best brands in luxury custom homes and for good reason. The company, a longtime favorite builder of ours, creates homes that feature only the finest materials with rooms that are elegant, gracious, and timeless. If you’re hoping to have Sharif & Munir build you a bespoke…
Read MoreWhich would you prefer: A home that has been completely renovated from the studs out or a home that has been carefully maintained and subtly updated for decades? Personally, I’d choose the latter as time is the true test of a home, and if it looks as good as this new Town Creek listing from…
Read MoreWhen you’re buying a home, you’re not just spending money on a house. Buying a home also means that you’re buying into a neighborhood. And when you’re buying into a neighborhood, it’s a good idea to get to know just what (and who) you’re investing in. A good Realtor will tell you to get to…
Read MoreWhen people fall in love with the 100-year-old Craftsman and Prairie-style homes in Winnetka Heights, they don’t fall for the updates. It’s the original details — details that smart owners have left well enough alone — that captivate lovers of historic homes in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. Glazed cabinetry, wide millwork, and original hardwood floors…
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