Thursday Three Hundred

Recently Reduced Lake Highlands Cottage Has Over 2,500 Square Feet of Renovations

By Leah Shafer / December 3, 2015 /

The Forest Meadows neighborhood at the north end of Lake Highlands is growing in popularity. Its winding, tree-lined streets are lined with homes from the 1960s and 1970s with big, green lawns. The area feels like a friendly place. Almost all of the land that today comprises Forest Meadow was purchased by pioneer settlers from Kentucky in 1849. It was farmland for…

Lake Highlands Cul-de-sac Cutie Offers Lots of Bells, Whistles with Big Renovations

By Leah Shafer / November 26, 2015 /

Happy Thanksgiving! Before you begin your holiday feasting, feast your eyes on our Thursday Three Hundred, a cul-de-sac cutie in Lake Highlands Estates. The home at 9723 Lanward Cir., near Walnut Hill Lane and Plano Road, is a 4-2 with 1,934 square feet, built in 1960. It’s been recently renovated with lots of bells and whistles, including big kitchen…

Chapel Downs Reno Offers Light-Filled Interior in Hot Dallas Neighborhood

By Leah Shafer / November 19, 2015 /

Today’s Thursday Three Hundred takes us to Northwest Dallas, to a friendly, spacious, 1962 ranch, updated with modern amenities, but retaining lots of original charm. Located at 3309 Citation Dr., near Walnut Hill and Webb Chapel, this home is 2,254 square feet with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a powder room. This house, like the…

Merriman Park Ranchette Gets Big Reno to Create Open Floorplan, Family Spaces

By Leah Shafer / November 12, 2015 /

Two words seem to be on the lips of almost all prospective homebuyers as they browse from listing to listing, no matter the price range: open floorplan. Chopped up rooms and awkward spaces get a big thumbs down in today’s market. Those considering a renovation with a future sale in mind are wise to put their dollars…

Buy an Income Property with this Stately Craftsman Duplex in North Oak Cliff

By Leah Shafer / November 5, 2015 /

If the idea of having someone else help pay your mortgage is appealing, then consider the up-down duplex in North Oak Cliff at 1216 Kings Hwy. Listed for $375,000 by Kathy Hewitt and Steve Habgood with the Hewitt Habgood Group of Dave Perry-Miller Intown, this duplex has two 2-1 units. Both are currently rented out to…