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Best of 2018: High Caliber Home of the Week

By Joanna England / December 26, 2018 /

[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2019! Cheers, from Candy and the entire staff…

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Quaint Hollywood Heights Tudor is The Perfect Backdrop to Family Festivities

By Joanna England / December 19, 2018 /

When you imagine hanging your stockings with care, what does that fireplace look like? Is it a couple of cute little socks next to yours and your partner’s? If so, we have the perfect mantle attached to the perfect Hollywood Heights Tudor for you and your tiny-stockinged charges. It’s our High Caliber Home of the…

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Rebuild in Casa Linda Brings Modern Touch to a Family Friendly Ranch

By Joanna England / December 12, 2018 /

More and more homes in the Casa Linda Estates area have been torn down, with towering two-story houses filling lots where rambling stone ranches once stood. That’s happening all over Dallas’ close-in neighborhoods, some may note. However, it’s laudable to see a builder come in and expand a home in a way that adds a…

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Built to Last, This Highland Park Classic Revival Offers Grace and Elegance

By Joanna England / December 5, 2018 /

Readers of CandysDirt.com know a classic when they see one, and this stunning, time-honored design from architect Larry E. Boerder is definitely a classic. In fact, after much debate amongst our staff, we’re calling this Highland Park red brick beauty at 3821 Shenandoah a Classic Revival, but if you have an opinion, be sure to…

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Oak Park Estates Ranch Offers Period Charm Plus Fab Updates

By Joanna England / November 28, 2018 /

When Warren Farmer purchased this 1958 Oak Park Estates ranch from a friend, he already had a vision in mind. The home, which had some issues hiding beneath the flooring and walls, turned out to be a project that was ripe for a full-on transformation.  “This was kind of my pet project,” Farmer said of…

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