Saturday Eight Hundred
Some builders get it. They understand the neighborhood and build according to the vibe. Little Forest Hills was given its funky moniker when it began to draw an influx of artists in the 1980s and 1990s. It was not unusual to see a yard outlined in bowling balls or fenced with colorful slag glass. Today, you…
I have to credit Iconic Real Estate’s Dustin Merritt with the headline. It certainly caught my eye in his MLS copy, as did so much about this Midcentury Modern split-level ranch in Old Lake Highlands. Dallas has a great collection of architecturally significant midcentury residences, from the Disney Streets to Sparkman Club Estates and Highland…
It’s always a delight to see a historic home like this Kings Highway Craftsman get a new lease on life. The reason we still have charming original architecture in Dallas is largely due to the introduction of conservation districts. When neighbors became alarmed at encroaching development and started to see lovely, affordable homes bite the…
When people move to Dallas, they already know about a few neighborhoods like Highland Park and Preston Hollow. However, most don’t know anything about Oak Cliff. That’s not really a bad thing because it means locals have a better opportunity to be first in line for homes like this adorable Kessler Park Tudor. Of course,…
If you are looking for the All-American neighborhood, look no further than Wilshire Heights. Developed in the 1920s and 1930s, it features cute Minimal Traditional cottages, Craftsman bungalows, and Tudor cottages set in an area full of mature trees. Homes here are what I like to call “right-sized” — perfect for a young family. You…
