Saturday Seven Hundred

Expanded Winnetka Heights Craftsman Doubles Down on Historic Charm

By Karen Eubank / August 22, 2026 /

When James and Tori Hallahan moved here from California, their relocation specialist was touting the suburbs. A friend who was also a Realtor introduced them to Oak Cliff, and they fell in love with this two-story Winnetka Heights Craftsman. “We came from Oakland,” James said. “So, we needed a vibrant, diverse neighborhood with something going…

Calculated Cool: The Math Behind a Midcentury Modern Home

By Karen Eubank / July 4, 2026 /

Math and architecture have always been intertwined, and not simply from an engineering standpoint. Geometry defines the space and form of buildings, and in residential architecture, it became the backbone of Midcentury Modern styles. Math allowed architects to break traditional boundaries and create cool houses. By using post-and-beam construction, traditional load-bearing walls were no longer…

Some Highland Meadows Midcentury Modern Love

By Karen Eubank / June 20, 2026 /

A picture is worth a thousand words. That early American adage is especially true when it comes to real estate. It’s what made Jordan and Rayne Rogers fall in love with this Highland Meadows Midcentury Modern and return home to Dallas. Jordan was working in Portland, and he and his wife wanted to get back…

A Restored Midcentury Ranch Shines a Light on East Dallas’ Alger Park

By Karen Eubank / May 30, 2026 /

Even some longtime Dallas residents aren’t familiar with Alger Park, a pocket neighborhood tucked between Casa Linda, Little Forest Hills, and White Rock Lake. It’s a gem of a neighborhood filled with original 1950s homes that one woman is trying to ensure stay standing.   Kelli McCarthy is now working on her seventh historic home…

Take Off in a Completely Updated Winnetka Heights Airplane Bungalow

By Karen Eubank / April 4, 2026 /

This 1927 Winnetka Heights airplane bungalow is quite the find for an Easter weekend. It’s move-in ready and located in one of the most charming historic neighborhoods in Dallas. Although this may seem all-American, the airplane bungalow was historically derived from an architectural style developed in India. They are characterized by a pop-up second floor,…