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Think Twice Before Buying in an Historical District Until the Landmark Commission Hugs a Cactus

By Candy Evans / March 20, 2013 /

We have some land in the Hill Country where it is drier than a bone. Our creeks and tanks are low, and folks down there conserve water like crazy. The only time the land gets watered is when the Longhorns take a pee. We have a home in San Antonio, another water-parched community, where residents…

A Houseboat in Dallas? You Betcha, Wedding Planks and Less than 1500 Square Feet in the Urban Reserve

By Candy Evans / March 19, 2013 /

Last week I saw that Dan Shipley’s brilliant design team over at Shipley Architects got posted on ArchDailey, one of my fave sites. This home is located over in the Urban Reserve, Diane Cheatham’s ahead-of- it’s-time green enclave of zero-lot line modern residences near both a light-rail station and the Northaven Trail. The area’s location was…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Tony Dorsett Shedding Frisco Property to Move to Plano — Isn't Everyone?

By Candy Evans / March 19, 2013 /

Here is your chance to buy a home occupied by a football champ and hope that maybe he leaves that Heisman Trophy behind! Tony Dorsett , who played, of course, for the Cowboys and the Broncos has listed his Frisco home listed with the Beth Douglas Group at Ebby. Tony is one of only two players in NFL…

How Koi: This Kessler Park Tree House Takes Away Your Breath, Totes Groceries Uphill Via Electronic Trolley!

By Candy Evans / March 18, 2013 /

Guest Post by Kevin Day I remember when this house was being built I was crazy about it, but my friends just thought I was crazy! “One of a kind” kinda falls short whilst taking in the exceptional uber modern construction of the property that holds court at 1322 Kessler Parkway. Rarely does such a…

Ask Candy: Looking for Real Estate South of the Ole 635?

By Candy Evans / March 14, 2013 /

I have a slew of questions to catch up on! Here goes… DEAR CANDY: I am looking for your opinion, positive or negative, on the Janmar subdivision and specifically, Janmar Drive. Feel free to throw in any “dirt” you may have as well! Thanks, JDear J: I love JanMar. I’d move there in a heartbeat,…