Urban Living in Dallas

Hearing For Proposed Oak Lawn DHA Development Slated For Feb. 6 as Neighbors Seek Accord With Housing Authority

By Joanna England / January 8, 2014 /

You remember the huge DHA project that is scheduled for the former site of the housing authority’s Kings Road project. A rezoning proposal that increased the scale, reduced parking and could perhaps exacerbate security issues on the property, had rubbed some neighbors the wrong way. Mike Harper, who runs the RezoningDHA.com website, is hoping that…

LocalDwelling.com Lease of the Week: Fantastic Penthouse in Sought-After Renaissance Tower

By Joanna England / January 8, 2014 /

Living on Turtle Creek is seriously the good life. And living in a gorgeous unit inside the Renaissance is perfect. Convenience and luxury, and great views, too. And talk about an excellent value, as this incredible unit on the 16th floor of the Renaissance Tower B has 993 square feet and leases for just $1,700…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Huge Historic Loft in The Fun and Funky Cedars District

By Joanna England / January 7, 2014 /

There is so much going for this incredible loft. Inside Coombs Bridge Condos at 2401 S. Ervay, it has a laundry list of likable qualities that I’ll just go ahead and tick off for you, dear readers. 1) Excellent location in a historic building just south of Downtown Dallas in the Cedars District. This area…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Beautiful Contemporary Unit Inside an Oak Lawn Tuscan-Inspired Condo Building

By Joanna England / December 3, 2013 /

Living inside 635 makes perfect sense for the under 40 set, especially considering how kid-friendly many neighborhoods are becoming as homebuyers are choosing to live closer to work, shopping, and amenities. For a low-maintenance lifestyle that allows you to lock and leave while not skirting amenities, this great unit inside the Vallera Condominiums is the…

Weekend Reading: Ogle The Gorgeous Stevens Park Estates Home of Dallas City Center Co-Founder John Murray

By Joanna England / November 15, 2013 /

Here’s a great listing to get you through the weekend. Dallas City Center Realtors co-founder John Murray has put his beautiful Stevens Park Estates home on the market. A tasteful traditional with tons of charm, this gorgeous red brick estate has updates and a killer kitchen for entertaining. Such a pretty house with a great…