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It’s been decades since the late Bing Crosby moved to the remote Elko, Nevada, but his presence still looms large in the town — and his ranch there is now up for sale. Crosby purchased property there in the 1940s with the idea that it would become a respite for his family, remote enough to…
When self-described “late-bloomers” Meltem Ballan and Nathen Hinson made their first foray into the Dallas real estate market when they bought their Oak Lawn townhome in 2013, it was almost as renters. “My husband and I are in our 40s,” Ballan said. “I studied too long to have a Ph.D., and never married until I…
By the time we spotted this Saturday Seven Hundred listing at 5116 Lake Falls Drive and came back to it for a second look, it was under contract. No matter, we appreciate great, well-located homes any time we see them. This 4,382 square-foot-home in the Lakeside on Preston subdivision of west Plano has six bedrooms, five…
Even if you’re relatively new to Dallas, you’re probably aware of White Rock Lake and the amenities that edge the popular body of water. But you may not have heard of the historic enclave called the Peninsula — and why living there can feel like you’re vacationing in place. Local lore says that the community…
Editor’s Note: Recently, MoneyWise revealed its list of the 40 most frugal and friendly places to retire. In a bid to provide an idea of what housing inventory is available in these cities and towns, we’re taking a look at listings in each of the cities on the list. Not everyone can spend $1 million…
Staff Report Highland Park and University Park are still veritable treasure troves of historic architecture, and The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society will hold landmarking ceremonies from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 23 to recognize four excellent examples. The homes — all striking examples of living history — offer insight to this significant area.…
