Home Decor

Outside the Frame: When Shooting Interiors, Sean Gallagher Says Waiting for the Right Light is Crucial

By Karen Eubank / September 18, 2013 /

(Editor’s Note: This is the fifth installment of our “Outside the Frame” series that offers the insights of Dallas’ leading real estate photographers on subjects that are both important and often controversial in the industry. Check out our first, second, and third, and fourth, installments for more.) Sean Gallagher shoots mostly high-end properties, but his passion for photography knows no…

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Thursday Three Hundred: After Stunning Remodel, Munger Place Cottage Has an Enviable Master Suite

By Joanna England / September 12, 2013 /

I love a good historic remodel. Older homes can be a tough nut to crack, and add to that the constraints of historic districts, well, it’s a challenge. So when I see a brilliant renovation of a historic property, I take notice. I kind of stumbled upon this home in my search for today’s Thursday…

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Xplode Dallas and Texas Realtors Conference Will Host 7 Jam-Packed Days in Downtown Dallas Hotels

By Joanna England / September 6, 2013 /

(Photo: Kevin Kretschmar via flickr) CandysDirt.com will be covering Xplode Dallas today and the Texas Association of Realtors annual conference Saturday through Tuesday, and one thing is for sure — we are going to be tired on Wednesday! If you want to learn about increasing your online presence and making the most of social networking,…

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With L Streets Showcase, Stephan Sardone Shows A High-Style Home Can Be Efficient

By Joanna England / September 5, 2013 /

“We don’t need to go watch HGTV for drama. This was real drama — it wasn’t ‘staged,’” said Michelle Lynne, catching herself, a real estate stager, in an accidental pun. The drama was, of course, the last-minute flurry of activity before the doors opened at 10229 Linkwood, an L Streets home built in 1955 that…

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Friday Four Hundred: Need a Reminder of Why Preservation is Important? Check Out This Beautiful Hollywood Heights Tudor

By Joanna England / August 30, 2013 /

I know that sometimes, preserving historic neighborhoods and architecture can be a big ol’ pain in the butt. Just ask the folks over at Casa Linda Estates who have tried at least twice to pass an NSO (Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay) and failed. Some people say that whittling down property rights in a residential neighborhood makes…

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