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A Beautifully Updated Rare Dines and Kraft Tudor

By Karen Eubank | August 13, 2020 |

I’ve always been captivated by this Dines and Kraft Tudor. It’s exactly what comes to mind for most of us when we think of Lakewood. These homes are becoming rare because few people understand how to update them properly and still retain the original characteristics. Fortunately, this one has been lovingly updated with no historic…

Ultimate Garage Makeovers: Small Spaces Can Have Huge Potential

By Elaine Raffel | August 13, 2020 |

Has your garage become a catch-all for everything you don’t use on a daily basis? Conway Reimer gets it. In fact, he’s built a business around it. As the owner of Garage Living, it’s his mission to help homeowners make the most of this oft-neglected space.

Dallas Open Houses To Wow You This Weekend

By Amy Puchaty | August 13, 2020 |

So much to see, so little time. But don’t fret! We have you covered in our Dallas Open Houses of the Week. These beauties run the gamut, from a Devonshire dream to a Swiss Avenue stunner, to a goody on Gladstone Drive. Take a look, then tell us your favorite in the comments. Something Blue…

Workplace Changes You Can Expect in Post-Covid Office Space

By Sarah Bennett | August 12, 2020 |

Now that workers have been translating their homes into workspaces for months, one question is on the minds of many: when can we go back? But post-COVID office space will require careful planning and strategic changes, and the return to office life will require changes to the workspace itself, both big and small.   “Don’t make…

Creekside Place Is a Hidden Cove of Homes With ‘Mammoth’ Reasons to Live There

By Shelby Skrhak | August 12, 2020 |

There’s a tiny neighborhood of 80’s custom homes at Alpha and Hillcrest that are just heavenly for quite a few reasons, the biggest of which is six tons and 11 feet tall. That’s why we’re thrilled Lisa Peters of Caliber Home Loans pointed us to this new listing by Compass’ Mark Manley as the High…

Want To Buy an Old Home? Be On The Lookout For These Big Issues

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | August 12, 2020 |

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in  for “Upon Closer Inspection.” When we inspect older homes, we often find original or “as-built” conditions that are no longer up to the current building code. As a homeowner…