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Your Very Own Wayne Manor in Old East Dallas

By Daniel Hightower Smith | September 3, 2021 |

Have you ever considered buying a property for the rooftop alone?  Yes? STEP RIGHT UP. “This is the sickest bachelor pad in Dallas,” says listing agent Kaitlin Lindley of Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate. “There’s nothing like it on the market.” Spacious, centrally located at 75 and Fitzhugh, and topped with an entertainment showstopper,…

So Much To Love in This Hamilton Avenue Hacienda

By Eric Prokesh | September 3, 2021 |

Texas gained its independence more than 175 years ago, but the influence of its Spanish roots still captures our romantic imagination and inspires architectural tributes to that past. I have, from childhood, been enamored of the idiom and after many years have finally fetched a Texas Spanish style abode of my own. Come on in!…

Save Historic Dallas Architecture: Deadline to Nominate Dallas’ Most-Endangered Buildings is Today

By Joanna England | September 3, 2021 |

When I lived in Junius Heights, I would drive past a beautiful old brick mansion on Live Oak when I would head to Jimmy’s Food Store for my weekly calorie splurge. The cannoli I brought home was always sweet and perfect, but the drive back through the neighborhood took me past that beautiful old house…

Allie Beth Allman’s Alex Perry is The Exclusive Listing Agent of The Kips Bay Show House

By CandysDirt | September 2, 2021 |

Allie Beth Allman & Associates is the exclusive broker for the 2021 Kips Bay Show House and Alex Perry is the listing agent. For the past 48 years, Kips Bay has been creating spectacular decorator show houses in New York City, and they have now expanded to Dallas. The Dallas show house is located in Old…

Dreaming of an A-Frame? This One in Highland Meadows Will Satisfy Your Restoration Dreams

By Karen Eubank | September 2, 2021 |

Are you mad for Midcentury Modern? Do you have a preservationist’s heart? Then I’ve found the perfect project for you. It’s a Ju-Nel A-frame! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of only two A-frames built by Lyle Rowley and Jack Wilson. The duo was known for seeking out challenging landscapes that embraced nature and…

Even the Heat Doesn’t Stop the Market

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | September 2, 2021 |

As the heat of the summer roars on, I have one burning question on my mind. Why are there still massive amounts of people relocating to this city?  The heat is nothing new for Texas. Actually, this summer seems to be milder than most, but would I trade these summers for breezy California? Absolutely.  However,…