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East Dallas Modern is Our City’s New Paradigm in Urban Living

By Joanna England / August 11, 2016 /

In the 1950s, developers were throwing up housing in new suburban subdivisions as fast as possible, filling the need for new single-family homes as World War II veterans had their homecomings. Today, many of these neighborhoods are considered inner-ring suburbs, but what about the once heavily commercial or industrial areas that are now ripe for…

Modest But Mighty, This Winnetka Heights Home is Tiny Living Done Right

By Joanna England / August 2, 2016 /

If you’ve been ogling over those cute tiny homes that are popping up everywhere, but you’re not sure if a life on wheels or in the boonies for you, this listing from David Griffin & Company Realtor Bart Thrasher shows that you can live itty bitty in the city. Bart, who lives in Winnetka Heights…

Wynnewood Split-Level Features Private Lake, Basement, And Room For Customization

By Joanna England / July 19, 2016 /

If you need more proof about why Oak Cliff is poised to be the next scorching hot area in Dallas real estate, I present this midcentury split-level in Wynnewood. This is such a great opportunity for someone who wants to customize a home to their taste with minimal effort involved. It doesn’t hurt that this…

Midcentury-Inspired Northwest Dallas Home is Fun at Any Angle

By Joanna England / July 6, 2016 /

There’s only a very limited pool of midcentury modern homes in Dallas, and those that do hit the market tend to go quickly and for a premium. There’s a certain obsession with the architectural style, with low-pitched roofs, clerestory windows, and quirky floor plans. Often times, truly vintage midcentury modern homes have two problems: they…

Former Preston Hollow Home of Dallas Cowboy Anthony Henry Hits Market

By Joanna England / June 21, 2016 /

Anthony Henry had a good career in the NFL, starting out with the Cleveland Browns back in 2001, and joined the Dallas Cowboys 2005 for four seasons as cornerback. There wasn’t any drama, no Pro Bowls or championships. Just a nice nine-year career in professional football. From there, Henry has done a little investing, but…