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This Junius Heights Craftsman Was Not Just Reinvented and Remodeled, It Was Resurrected

By Karen Eubank | July 19, 2025 |

If you had seen this 1916 Junius Heights Craftsman before 2021, you would never believe it’s the same house. Katie Conklin and her husband essentially worked a miracle here, bringing this home back to life. Conklin is the founder of Gas Lamp Design, a commercial interior design business, and her husband is a contractor, so they…

And the Most Outrageously Creative Open House Award Goes to … Mermaids & Margaritas With Mikey Abrams

By Brenda Masse | July 19, 2025 |

In case you didn’t know there was a contest brewing, neither did we. But it’s summer, and as we’ve discussed, realtors are getting creative with their marketing strategies because things are getting a little weird out there in the market, y’all. And when I recently got invited to an open house for a fabulous home…

Stainback Construction Is Elevating New Construction in the Park Cities

By Karen Eubank | July 18, 2025 |

If you want walking into your home to feel like walking into a luxury vacation resort, we’ve got the property for you. It’s new construction from Ford Stainback of Stainback Construction, and it’s gorgeous. Stainback is a third-generation real estate developer with a next-level commitment to quality, and it shows in every step you take…

Gary Fickes Remembered as Visionary Public Servant in Southlake and Tarrant County

By Joy Donovan | July 18, 2025 |

Gary Fickes, a former Southlake mayor and longtime Tarrant County commissioner known for his hands-on leadership and community-minded service, died last week at his family’s ranch in Comanche. He was 75. His memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at the Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Dr. in Hurst, with visitation from 4 to…

Park Cities Made Possible: Explore an Incredible Cottage at a Perfect Price

By Daniel Lalley | July 18, 2025 |

Known for its illustrious community, incredible homes, and outstanding schools, the Park Cities is perhaps the most sought-after six square miles in Texas. Comprised of Highland Park and University Park, this self-sustaining enclave is home to Dallas’ most prominent entrepreneurs, sports stars, and philanthropists. It also plays host to an abundance of local attractions like…

Elegant Midcentury Modern? Of Course, It’s Fort Worth’s Crestwood

By Eric Prokesh | July 18, 2025 |

It’s no secret. I love Crestwood. It was love at first sight when I featured Julie Hayes’ gorgeous home my very first year, in 2016. By my count, that’s at least two, maybe three houses ago for the talented designer. So I was thrilled to discover this oh so special midcentury at 416 Crestwood Drive…