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A Love Letter to The Open-Concept Floor Plan is at La Cantera at Team Ranch

By Seth Fowler | April 5, 2022 |

Will we get tired of the open-concept floor plan? Will we ever see the kitchen closed off to the rest of the home, or the return of popularity of the formal living (aka sitting room) and formal dining room? It’s possible — hairdos go in and out of style, clothing seems to make a full…

Splurge vs. Steal: Pastoral or Waterfront in the Hamptons

By Mary Cate Long | April 5, 2022 |

Is there any second home locale as iconic as the Hamptons? Super-rich New Yorkers have long escaped the city to spend summers in the Hamptons, reveling in the bucolic atmosphere and beachside fun.  Which of these Bridgehampton retreats would you choose: the waterfront contemporary for a Splurge or the elegantly-designed, farmhouse-chic vibe for a Steal?…

Grab a Dr Pepper And Take a Tour of This Modern Two Story in Dublin

By Nikki Barringer | April 5, 2022 |

I’m not even 100 percent sure what this is, but I love it. Set in Dublin, Texas, most likely a stone’s throw from the Dr Pepper Museum, there’s an enchanting, perplexing, modern brick structure that’s actually a two-story home. Built in 1968, it has a timeless design that looks just as modern today as it…

A Jewel Amid the Sea of Zero Lot Line Homes in Lake Forest

By Candy Evans | April 4, 2022 |

This is a home I thought I’d never find in the gated enclave of Lake Forest: 7107 Lake Edge. The home is a contemporary Mediterranean on a double half-acre lot. I did not know those existed in Lake Forest, the ground zero of zero lot line nirvana. The 2006-built home got a ceiling to baseboards…

This Modern Estate in Highland Park is Destined to Become Iconic

By Karen Eubank | April 4, 2022 |

There are a handful of architects in Texas that I’d consider placing on the ladder when it comes to modern architecture. Larry Speck is at the top. His design of this modern estate in Highland Park is everything we hope for in architecture today. It blends so beautifully into the serene setting, it’s almost part…

East Dallas Area MLS Wants to See You In Person at The April 6 Meeting

By Joanna England | April 4, 2022 |

So much has changed since 2020, when we all had to start quarantining to save the lives of our friends, family, and neighbors. For the East Dallas Area MLS, everything changed. You could set your watch by the East Dallas MLS meetings, which were always well-attended. But when COVID hit, the meetings were put off…