Real Estate

Significant Dallas Architectural Real Estate Treasures: Bud Oglesby’s 5411 Surrey Circle

By Candy Evans / January 11, 2014 /

As a follow up to this week’s Inwood House of the Week, I uncovered some info on 5411 Surrey Circle, another fantastic Oglesby creation designed and built for Nancy (and Mark) Lemmon in 1972. This home was owned by Robert K. Thomas until November of 2003, when it was snapped up by Kenneth and Ronna…

Significant Dallas Architectural Real Estate Treasures: Bud Oglesby's 5411 Surrey Circle

By Candy Evans / January 11, 2014 /

As a follow up to this week’s Inwood House of the Week, I uncovered some info on 5411 Surrey Circle, another fantastic Oglesby creation designed and built for Nancy (and Mark) Lemmon in 1972. This home was owned by Robert K. Thomas until November of 2003, when it was snapped up by Kenneth and Ronna…

Need Inspiration For a Superbowl-Worthy Home Theater? These Amazing Homes Deliver

By Joanna England / January 10, 2014 /

It happens every year: People scramble to buy huge big-screen TVs ahead of the most anticipated football game in America — the Superbowl. Instead of doing that, why don’t you buy one of these amazing homes that already has a home theater with a projector? They are an excellent way to watch America’s biggest game.

Not only are they large and offer amenities like wet bars and plush seating, but home theaters are great investments for year-round enjoyment. Soak up these amazing ideas for your personal theater before the big game on Feb. 2, or just buy one of these listings and negotiate in the great furnishings (and maybe an order or two of hot wings).

From Oil And Gas to Farms And Ranches: Kathryn Roan Became a Realtor to Feed Her Passion For Horses

By Joanna England / January 9, 2014 /

Is there a more perfect last name for an equestrian than “Roan”? Seriously, we think Kathryn Roan, an Ebby Halliday Realtor with Texas Equestrian Properties, was made for this business. With only a year under her belt as a Realtor, Kathryn already has excellent perspective on the market.

You’ll be seeing more of Kathryn on SecondShelters.com, and occasionally on CandysDirt.com, too, as our farm and ranch correspondent. We’re thrilled to have this talented Realtor and horse-lover on our team.

Want to find out about this lovely gal? Our Q&A with Kathryn is after the jump!

Thursday Three Hundred: Head to Fort Worth For a Terrific Tudor With Income Potential

By Joanna England / January 9, 2014 /

Let’s talk Tarrant County, folks, specifically Cowtown. Fort Worth, which is rated as a growth market and prime for investment by Trulia and Local Market Monitor, has some outstanding deals that are sure to make any homeowner happy. Take this Tudor, for instance. It’s in the sought-after Berkeley Place neighborhood just east of Forest Park…