Real Estate

On the Street Where You Live: Hopefully, Drexel — How Important is A Street Name?

By Candy Evans / June 29, 2012 /

I have always wanted to live on Drexel Drive. Something about that name sounds so classy, elegant. That may be why I am in love with this nicely-priced home — for the Park Cities -about a block south of Mockingbird on what I call the “affordable” Drexel: $1.725. About a block south of Mockingbird, walk…

It’s For The Burbs: Thinking of Moving Out of The City? Crunch Your Commute Time With Trulia’s App

By Joanna England / June 28, 2012 /

Perhaps you’ve heard that D Magazine has released a new list that ranks North Texas suburbs, with Parker and Highland Village besting both Highland Park and University Park for the top two spots?

That’s all well and good, but let’s say you take this information, sell your Lake Highlands home for top dollar, and move out to Parker or Highland Village — what’s that commute going to be like?

Just ask Trulia, which just released a new app that can tell you how long you’ll be trapped on North Central Expressway or Interstate 35 should you choose to head for the ‘burbs.

This Just In: Cochran Chapel Home Featured in Tonight’s DALLAS Episode

By Candy Evans / June 27, 2012 /

I have to run out the door, so I am unabashedly plagiarizing from Ebby’s blog. I’ll just tell you this up front. Tonight is the fourth episode of TNT’s new Dallas series, and I love it. So does the rest of the world; the reviews have been fantastic.

Building with the Boys: Tim and Justin Are Building, AGAIN, This Time, Brand Spanking New

By Candy Evans / June 27, 2012 /

The boys are back, this time I think they are just stalking me.

You may recall Tim Loecker and Justin Kettler when I wrote for D Home Mag, when I lauded them for saving North Dallas ranches one house at a time. It seems these two can never be satisfied with their home, which is why I love them.

Museum Tower Update: Is Bad Publicity the Media’s Fault?

By Candy Evans / June 26, 2012 /

Interesting stories out of the Dallas Morning News and really, everywhere, today on Museum Tower. While we think the two parties, the Nasher Museum and Museum Tower, have been negotiating diligently under the capable eyes of Tom Luce, we first get word today that negotiations may have all but broken down, and that litigation may…