Neighborhood Spotlight

Fawn Over The Lawn at Glen Abbey: Manageable Luxury for Smart Sizing

By Candy Evans / June 12, 2018 /

I have always been a fan of Glen Abbey, that gated, pristine collection of luxury estates developed on what was once the secluded ranch home of Clint Murchison Sr., a famed Texas oil magnate and philanthropist. Cowboys connection: Clint Murchison was the father of Dallas Cowboys co-founder Clint Murchison Jr. Glen Abbey was created on…

The Renaissance of Greenway Parks

By Karen Eubank / November 30, 2017 /

Greenway Parks is one of those neighborhoods you never want to leave, and frankly that’s why it can be challenging to find a home here. With approximately 300 houses, which are often passed down from one generation to the next, it’s often hard for a newcomer to get a foot in the proverbial door. The…

Neighborhood Spotlight: A Love Letter to Lakewood

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / October 24, 2017 /

By John and Heather Guild Special Contributors We moved to Dallas as newly married young professionals and bought our first home together in Oak Lawn; a darling townhome that served us well for many non-parental years.  When we had our son, we wanted more space in a neighborhood where he could grow and thrive with…

Webb Royal Neighborhood Inspires a Loyal Fan Base

By Bethany Erickson / October 18, 2017 /

How much does Jeff Reburn love his Webb Royal neighborhood? Enough that when we reached out to tell him his neighborhood was next, he went door-to-door to ask neighbors why they loved it, too. You might call him a super fan – especially since he’s also the lead for the neighborhood’s NextDoor site, and vice…

For Many, Sparkman Club Estates Subject of Lifelong Affection

By Bethany Erickson / October 10, 2017 /

It’s a story we heard frequently when we began asking people what they loved about Sparkman Club Estates — a story of children and grandchildren coming back in adulthood to raise their own children in the close-knit neighborhood. The neighborhood is bordered by Webb Chapel, Royal Lane, Marsh Lane and Merrell Lane, and includes Camelot…