Saturday Seven Hundred

A Family Business And The Impressive Home Reno That Followed

By Nikki Barringer / October 30, 2021 /

Don’t you love a house with a story? As Compass’ Amy Sack point out, her latest listing is really cool on its own, but the back story of the couple that owns it – and renovated it during a global pandemic while pivoting a 130-year-old family business – makes it even cooler. In 1887, Nick…

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This Dilbeck-Inspired Lakewood Hills Home Can Teach You A Thing Or Two

By Nikki Barringer / October 16, 2021 /

One block away from Lakewood Park, over near the spillway at White Rock Lake, there’s a Charles Dilbeck-inspired home that is truly exceptional. It’s also going to be a quick little lesson in some architectural terms so let’s get after it. Let’s start with the obvious, what makes it Dilbeck-inspired? Glad you asked. Compass’ Beth…

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This Cozy Newer Construction Lives Large On Llano

By Nikki Barringer / September 25, 2021 /

Let’s head down to Lower Greenville to check out this little stunner on Llano Avenue. Llano? LLANO. Killer location. Walking distance to Terelli’s, and Tietze Park and Pool just a few steps in the other direction. It’s tucked away yet close to it all and there’s a lot to love about this one. It was…

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This Mod MidMod Over In Little Forest Hills Is Energy Efficient, Too

By Nikki Barringer / September 18, 2021 /

Oh hello. Built in 2015, this newer constructed home was created for the seller by Alan Hoffman of Hoffman Homes. Now Hoffman is pretty into energy efficiency and we’re going to get to that, but first let’s just take a moment to enjoy the design of this one. Obviously, the seller is into midcentury (FURNITURE!)…

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A Full Blown Branch Stair Rail Isn’t Even The Coolest Thing About This House

By Nikki Barringer / July 24, 2021 /

I’m going to start by bumming you the heck out. This one is already Under Contract, which we try to avoid, but sometimes a house comes along that’s so cool we have no choice. This is that house. My hands were tied here, dear Canditos, and I HAVE TO POST IT. Barbaree Boulevard is an…

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