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Megan Stern’s Strait Lane Listing on One(ish) Acre Is Straight Up Fabulous

By CandysDirt | December 18, 2021 |

Seems like everyone these days is building big and boxy. More power to ‘em. But for some of us, there’s nothing like a tried and true ranch-style spread. And the spread-ier, the better.  A great example is 10802 Strait Lane. Yes, THAT Strait Lane. The kind of street you like to drive down and ogle.…

It’s Modern And Rustic And It’s On 215 Acres

By Nikki Barringer | December 18, 2021 |

It’s really hard not to start this one with Y’AAAAAAAALL because Y’all. This isn’t a home, it’s your own private resort that’s also a tree farm!! Sprawling across 215 acres in Winnsboro, 100 miles east of Dallas, Harmony Springs Ranch has everything you’re looking for. There’s a main house, a workshop, a four-car carport, three…

Bella Custom Homes’ New Custom Build in Frisco Delights With Transitional Details

By Shelby Skrhak | December 17, 2021 |

Tony Visconti and the team at Bella Custom Homes just completed a new build-to-suit in Frisco, and the look is a little bit of a change for the veteran Dallas home builder. “We’ve gotten a few comments from people surprised that Bella Custom Homes designed and built this home,” says Stacy Brotemarkle, vice president and…

My First Remodel: Three Things a New Homeowner Learns When Updating Their Home

By Daniel Lalley | December 17, 2021 |

So, you just bought your first home. After months browsing Zillow, seeing houses, and writing offers, that perfect pad jumped out at you and you seized it. Congratulations, you’re a homeowner. You’re now officially in charge of an investment worth thousands of dollars, with appreciation potential as expansive as your imagination. You just have to…

There’s No Place Like Elizabeth Boulevard For The Holidays

By Eric Prokesh | December 17, 2021 |

Want to come to my home for the holidays? Well, not exactly, but 1418 Elizabeth Blvd. is two short blocks down the street from me. I searched for a Christmas theme and, in the end, sticking close to home sounded like a good idea. And the four-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bath house built 105 years ago nearly makes…

What Does Christina Aguilera Have in Common With Liza Minelli?

By CandysDirt | December 17, 2021 |

Spoiler alert — it’s not about their powerful pipes! They both previously owned this superbly stylish, Midcentury-inspired Hollywood Hills manse. Jetliner views extend from downtown to the ocean. A plush screening room sports its own full wet bar. The outdoor spa will accommodate a dozen of your closest pals. There’s all that and so much more. See…