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Get ‘Em While They’re Hot: University Park Open Houses You Can’t Afford To Miss

By Amy Puchaty | May 16, 2019 |

Nothing is more thrilling than laying eyes on your dream home for the first time. Walking through the front door, seeing the finishes catch the light, planning how you’ll use all that extra space. That could be you this weekend at three spectacular open houses in University Park. Prepare to be awestruck! Magnificent Tudor Revival…

This Dreamy Lakefront Property Near Dallas Comes with All the Bells and Whistles

By CandysDirt | May 16, 2019 |

Lake living and luxury don’t always go hand-in-hand, but at this private Cedar Creek Lake home, they unquestionably do. Situated on a 1.47-acre peninsula and tucked behind gates, the dreamy residence is the picture of privacy, elegance, and fun. The new listing is even sweeter when you hear that it is being offered fully furnished,…

Cocktails And Clean Lines: The 365 Modern Living Tour is Here

By Nikki Barringer | May 16, 2019 |

If you’ve been looking for an event where you can hold a cocktail in one hand, mini quiche in another, and listen to some of the best modern designers in Dallas talk about some of the best modern homes — first of all, that’s oddly specific and second of all, The Dallas Architecture Forum’s got…

Melshire Estates Ranch Has Fresh Face You’ll Fall in Love With

By Joanna England | May 16, 2019 |

The big mistake that a lot of sellers make when updating a property for the market is taking it all too far. Sure, I love a good open floor plan, but can we admit that not all homes should have them? A fantastic example of updating without sacrificing a home’s character is this adorable updated…

This Arch Swank-Designed MCM in Keistwood Is Under $400K

By Shelby Skrhak | May 16, 2019 |

For this week’s Thursday 300, we’ve got a 1958-built Arch B. Swank-designed midcentury modern gem at 3454 S. Franklin Street in Keistwood that’s listed by Diane Sherman of David Griffin & Company for only $392,000. Now typically, we do the heavy lifting in describing a home’s features and indiscernible qualities, but Diane gave us such a venerable wealth of…

Very Good? DCAD Ratings Show a Deep Divide Over Desirability

By Jon Anderson | May 16, 2019 |

The Dallas Central Appraisal District and I have very different opinions on what is considered “desirable,” it seems. Last year I began to notice a change in how DCAD valued certain multi-family and high-rise condo properties. Specifically, I noticed that The Warrington units of the same floor plan and judged as being in the same…