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Walker + Miranda Updates a Northwood Hills Soft Contemporary

By Joanna England / November 7, 2018 /

The whole of North Dallas is full of houses with excellent bones. These homes, many built in the 1970s, are just waiting for the right person to come along and revive them. I’ve long been in love with the bold, angular rooflines, vaulted ceilings, and open floor plans of 1970s soft contemporary architecture, and I…

Spacious Contemporary in Sought-After East Dallas Location

By Joanna England / October 31, 2018 /

When we first saw Sam Claussen’s newest listing, we did a double take. This practically brand new contemporary is located within one of East Dallas’ most sought-after neighborhoods — the Belmont Addition — but it’s absolutely perfect for modern family life. The whole neighborhood, often confused with the M Streets area, is close to the…

Enjoy Fright in The Heights With This North Edgefield Prairie-Style Home

By Joanna England / October 24, 2018 /

If you’ve ever wondered why Winnetka Heights is so popular, making a visit to the neighborhood around Halloween will make you a believer. “I remember when I first moved in my Winnetka Heights home, I thought a couple of bags of candy would cut it,” said Compass agent Crystal Gonzalez. “I was so wrong and…

Carefully Restored Midcentury Modern Gem in University Manor

By Joanna England / October 17, 2018 /

There’s no shortage of beautiful Midcentury Modern homes in East Dallas — you just have to know where to look. In fact, there are quite a few in University Manor, which is conveniently located just off of Northwest Highway near the White Rock Lake DART Rail station. Of course, not all of them are so…

Modern Townhome in Prime East Village Locale Offers Chic Spaces For Entertaining

By Joanna England / October 10, 2018 /

For the longest time, the neighborhoods surrounding CityPlace were all one- and two-story bungalows and cottages, some of which had been rental properties for so long that the neglect from absentee landlords became irreversible. And as the demand for modern, urban living has increased along the US 75 corridor, this neighborhood — now dubbed East…