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When Rhonda and Fraser Marcus moved back to Dallas in 2009, they wanted a family home in Preston Hollow, close to great schools. It had to flow well for entertaining adults as well as kids. “This one was the perfect style and in the best location,” Rhonda said. And it still is! I’ve always said you…
Whether they are seniors struggling to keep up with maintenance and property taxes or empty nesters with just too much room, homeowners in Dallas appear to be best positioned to downsize and net the most equity from the sale of their home. A recent study by StorageCafe looked at the possible financial gains of moving…
Some homes go out of style, some stand the test of time, and some actually improve with age. While those in the latter category are rare, they’re like gold in the real estate world. To achieve true timelessness, a few features must be apparent. Top among them are quality craftsmanship, compelling surroundings, and incredible architecture.…
In 1940, Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” ranked as the best-selling record ever, Winston Churchill became England’s prime minister, President Franklin Roosevelt was elected to his third term, and Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre opened. That opening 85 years ago on Nov. 21, 1940, as a state-of-the-art movie house will be celebrated today at the theater, located…
Dallas has always been known for doing things big. Big business, big ambition, big lives and, now, a big new identity. As global financial powerhouses such as the New York Stock Exchange Texas and Nasdaq set up shop here, and the Texas Stock Exchange debuts here in 2026, the city’s unofficial new moniker — Y’all…
This 1913 East Richardson Prairie home is one of those that give every preservationist hope. It proves there is a new generation of buyers who not only understand and appreciate a home’s history, they are also willing to roll up their sleeves and do the hard work of restoration. In 2022, Nikki Barringer wrote about…
