Historic Preservation
This magnificent Westover Hills English country estate was built in 1929. In all that time, it has had only had three owners. There is always a reason for that. When a family stays in a house for years and years, it means that home has what we call livability. It fulfills absolutely every need of…
How would you like to live in an Airbnb? Think about it. These charming cottages, carriage houses, lofts, and houses are serious perfection. Just like seller’s stage to attract homebuyers, Airbnb hosts stage to create the perfect retreat to draw guests. It stands to reason these gems would eventually make their way to the market.…
Why do you love your neighborhood? That’s the question my lovely editor Joanna England asked me recently. It got me to thinking about what draws us to our ‘hoods and what keeps us there. It’s an especially important question when you have chosen to live in a conservation or historic district. So, I thought it…
[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2020! Cheers, from Candy and the entire staff…
This M Streets storybook home is a case in point about why preservation matters. You cannot build in character or charm. You just can’t. Christie and Tom Warrick know that. They were living in Rockwall and decided it was time for a change. “I had driven through the neighborhood once and told Tom, ‘Someday I’m…
