Luxury Real Estate

From Shell to sWan at the W Residences: Why Buying a Blank Canvas Can Be Your Best Bet

By Jon Anderson / November 20, 2015 /

Recently I was invited back to The W Residences to see a special transformation … unit number 2404 to be exact. The home was purchased by the current owner as a shell from the developer. It was the second shell purchased after the owner realized the views weren’t quite right.  And kiddos, it’s all about…

The Most Expensive (and Largest) High Rise Homes on Turtle Creek, Ltd Edition 2505, Officially for Sale Saturday

By Candy Evans / November 19, 2015 /

Oh this one just gives me shivers — cannot wait to see the completed project, and it won’t be long now. Groundbreaking is scheduled shortly after the New Year, and I understand construction fences are going up even as I type. Everything the folks at Great Gulf do is a total Class Act, from the…

One of Dallas’ Premier Custom Builders Puts His Own Luxury Custom Home Up for Sale

By Leah Shafer / November 17, 2015 /

When Mickey Munir built the luxury home at 14929 Havenshire Pl. in Addison 17 years ago, it was intended to be a model home to showcase his capabilities as a custom builder and architect. He is the founder and CEO of Sharif Munir Uncustomary Custom Homes and many of the houses in this neighborhood were built by him. Every aspect…

Looking For a Posh Pad to Lease? Here Are the Top 10 Most Expensive Rentals in Dallas-Fort Worth

By Joanna England / November 6, 2015 /

Are you accustomed to living in the lap of luxury, but need a spot to rest your head on the short term? Luxury renters rejoice, as we have a list of the creme de la creme in high-end leasing in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. From high-rises to grand estates, check out this list of the…

Park Cities New Build by Nest LEEDs The Way

By Jon Anderson / October 27, 2015 /

I think custom-built homes can act as laboratories, where the kinks get worked out of newer technologies before those features are rolled out to more modest mainstream homes. It’s easy to recall that at one time, multi-pane windows, solar panels and even walk-in closets were reserved for risk-taking custom builds. This 5,056-square-foot home at 4428…