Historic Preservation

Best of 2020: The Lesson in The Demise of The Dal-Tile House

By Karen Eubank / December 31, 2020 /

[Editor’s Note: This year has been a decade, right? So many things happened, lots of things were postponed, and houses continued to sell despite it all. While the CandysDirt.com team takes a hot minute this holiday season to recharge the ol’ Energizers, we’re serving up our very favorite stories from 2020. Enjoy!] Karen: During the holiday break,…

David Preziosi: The Struggle to Save Historic Homes is Real

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 17, 2020 /

David Preziosi, FAICPExecutive Director, Preservation Dallas It has always been a struggle in Dallas and the Park Cities to save historic homes from the wrecking ball. We have lost so much over the years and continue to do so because historic properties face incredible pressure, from property valuations to a desire for increased density.  The…

A Fort Worth English Tudor With A Wow Factor!

By Karen Eubank / December 10, 2020 /

The fact this classic 1930s Fort Worth English Tudor is on the market is kismet. In December of 2019, I featured one of Fort Worth Interior designer Holly Lydick’s genius projects. When I ran a search for beautiful historic properties on the market, what should pop up? Holly’s very own home!   Holly’s forte is saving…

Even a Beautiful Historic Home Often Needs a Transformational Touch!

By Karen Eubank / December 3, 2020 /

Dallas is lucky to have so many beautiful historic homes that have been magnificently maintained and updated over the years. Selling one can be challenging because we all live in our homes in a way that does not usually align with best practices for presentation.  It’s hard because we love our homes, we think the…

A Rare Historic River Crest Italian Renaissance Villa

By Karen Eubank / November 19, 2020 /

If you are moving to Fort Worth, this Italian Renaissance villa is the house you want, and River Crest is the neighborhood. Period. End of story. Call the Realtor. Now. When we say this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, it is. River Crest is not a neighborhood people leave willingly. It’s one where you pass your…