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Defining the Luxury Lease: The Iconic Philip Johnson Modernist

By Karen Eubank | August 7, 2021 |

It may be common in Los Angeles to find a home like this Modernist mansion by Philip Johnson, but it’s not common in Dallas. That’s why this is such a spectacular find and worthy of a revisit! The Philip Johnson Modernist mansion on Strait Lane is one of the most significant homes in Dallas with…

Amy Farris Will Have You Sold on the Easy Life in This Glorious Second Home Community

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | August 7, 2021 |

There are lake homes. And then there are Long Cove at Cedar Creek Lake homes.  The difference could be likened to indulging in a good steak dinner. You can do it all yourself – go steak shopping, marinate and grill it, spend hours prepping sides, eat, and then clean up the mess you made. Or…

This East Dallas Midcentury Stayed Hot Even When It Was Ice Cold

By Nikki Barringer | August 7, 2021 |

Do you even remember February? Or really, who could forget it? This one listed right before the world froze over and I remember Janelle Alcantara was a little iffy on the Open House. But she pulled it off and even in the middle of a veritable tundra, 10551 Silverock Drive in East Dallas sold in…

Walk to White Rock From This Lake Park Estates Home

By Shelby Skrhak | August 6, 2021 |

More often than not, Realtor Jenny Capritta of RE/MAX DFW Associates represents not only a listing selected as this week’s Inwood Home of the Week, sponsored by Inwood National Bank, but the sellers back when they were first buyers. She can tell you what’s been done in a home without even checking her notes because…

How a Landmark Designation Can Protect Your Historic Home

By Karen Eubank | August 6, 2021 |

We hear a lot about historic homes that should have has a landmark designation being lost to the wrecking ball. This is completely preventable but it requires a bit of effort on the part of a homeowner. It’s worth it! Let’s say you purchased a gorgeous vintage home and pulled out all the stops to…

The Rising Costs of Pool Ownership in 2021 And Beyond

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | August 6, 2021 |

By Duke LoperHobert Pools If you’ve always dreamed of having a pool in your backyard, you aren’t alone. Pool ownership is a wonderful experience filled with a lifetime of memories. In 2021, you may be noticing a trend in the cost of living — and that’s the cost of living. While investing in a pool…