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I’m happy to report some uplifting news in historic preservation and conservation. Neighbors in Lakewood are working on expanding the original footprint of the Lakewood Conservation District. I bet you thought all those beautiful, eclectic Charles Dilbeck and Clifford Hutsell-designed homes were protected. They are not. Shocking, right? A Neighborhood Rich in Architectural Legacies In…
“If anyone needs me, I’ll be at the Plaza.” That’s a quote from my future self, said while strutting out the door. Nothing ominous or too pretentious, just a line said by a more elegant version of myself with beautiful, effortless hair and a fabulous handbag tucked into the crook of my arm. That could…
Dallas buyers, start your engines. Three recently listed homes in the $300,000 price range are open for public viewing this weekend. Oak Creek Circle A three-bedroom home at 3545 Oak Creek Circle, Dallas tops our list for this week. Its fully remodeled open layout and pristine white interior are warm and inviting. Set on a…
There’s a simple reason why Jennifer Clarke Johnson has pushed forward in a profession where she doesn’t look like the other industry leaders. “It’s for our daughters,” said the 45-year-old businesswoman. Johnson is one of the leading women in the building industry tapped to join the Dallas Builders Association’s Professional Women in Building committee. The…
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor In this fast-moving market, it takes a little luck to find a home in the area you want, in your price range, with the right timing if you’re selling your current home, and on and on. With so many factors at play, you may be tempted to skip the home inspection once you…
My two favorite states are California and Hawaii. They both have a distinctive “curb appeal.” My family has taken multiple trips to Cali and spent two-and-a-half glorious weeks in Hawaii, and if we had the means, we would move to either of those states in a heartbeat. Since I am the type of woman who…
