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In an exciting win for historic preservation, the Scott-Barker House in Melissa, Collin County, Texas —a Registered Texas Historic Landmark and the oldest surviving structure in Melissa —has been rescued from the wrecking ball by a private citizen. Lillie Miller, founder and president of the Melissa Historical Society, and a board member with the Collin County…
The owners of 4798 Iberia Avenue had a vision in mind when they designed their custom compound, built for multi-generational living. They were inspired by trips to Spain and the walled hacienda manor homes built around courtyards they’d seen there, and they brought that vision to life with their very special Dallas home. Tucked away…
For car enthusiasts who dream of displaying their collection in museum-quality style, this McKinney estate may be the ultimate find. Last week, we told you about the 12,500-square-foot luxury property that is going to auction without reserve on Friday, Nov. 7. Now, we have to gush about the 6,200-square-foot showroom that’s unlike anything you’ve likely…
By Kelly PerkinsSpecial Contributor, Novēm Wealth As the federal government shutdown stretches beyond a month, the human cost is real: thousands of essential workers furloughed; families strained without paychecks, all amid partisan gridlock. This isn’t working for the country. Americans work to support our families, entrepreneurs tighten budgets to succeed and grow. Message to Washington: Cease…
“Some homes are built, others are conjured,” is the opening line to the description of the house featured in this week’s column. “Conjured?” Does anyone really want to live in a house that was conjured? That doesn’t sound appealing. Who did this conjuring, and why didn’t they just go to an architect like normal, rational…
Southlake just claimed a new record in North Texas luxury real estate. The Reid Gonterman Group with Ebby Halliday Realtors represented the buyer in the $14.224 million sale of 1469 Sunshine Lane at auction — officially the most expensive residential sale ever recorded in both Southlake and Tarrant County, according to NTREIS MLS. The 31,234-square-foot…
