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Feast Your Eyes on This Charming 1925 Dutch Colonial in The Swiss Avenue Historic District

By Amy Puchaty | June 29, 2018 |

“How cute is this!” I said out loud the minute I came across this new listing in the Swiss Avenue Historic District. Not only is it a charming 1925 Dutch Colonial, its interiors are everything I hoped they would be. Gorgeous hardwood floors? Check. Storybook arched doorways? Check. Quaint kitchen with original shiplap? Check. If you’ve been…

TreeHouse Wins Award, Turns Focus to Remodeling Dallas

By Joshua Baethge | June 29, 2018 |

The Texas Society of Architects recognized the TreeHouse store in The Hill development at the northeast corner of Walnut Hill and Central Expressway in its recent design awards. The design was intended to be not only aesthetically appealing but also energy positive and environmentally friendly. “We love the challenge as architects,” LRK architecture and design firm partner…

PD-15 Authorized Hearing Committee Kicks Off – Again

By Jon Anderson | June 29, 2018 |

No, it’s not a time warp, PD-15 is meeting again. After devolving into immovable factions last autumn, the neighborhood is back at the table … with a difference.  First, the city is guiding the process to ensure information is accurate and decorum is kept. The second difference is that this new group doesn’t contain any…

It’s Going to Literally Stink to Live Near White Rock Lake For a While

By Joanna England | June 28, 2018 |

Homes around White Rock Lake often fetch a pretty high price. Dubbed Dallas’ crown jewel, White Rock Lake is encircled by recreational trails, parks, the Dallas Arboretum, and some of the most well-known luxury estates in the city. Heck, even H.L. Hunt built his version of Mount Vernon on White Rock Lake. But living in posh digs…

Before and After: Find Fab Style in this Renovated South Dallas House

By Leah Shafer | June 28, 2018 |

If you want to discover an up-and-coming neighborhood in South Dallas, cast your eyes toward Woodland Canyon near the Dallas Executive Airport. We’ve found a fabulous renovated Spanish-style house that’s big on style and priced right. The before-and-after pics show just how big of a transformation this house underwent.  Our Thursday Three Hundred is located at 960 Glen…

A Greenway Parks Minimal Traditional Magical Makeover

By Karen Eubank | June 28, 2018 |

It should not be surprising to know we are preservation enthusiasts here at CandysDirt.com. We are always looking for a great home that’s been saved from the wrecking ball. Our Inwood Home of the Week, at 5437 West Mockingbird Lane is a minimal traditional in one of our favorite neighborhoods, Greenway Parks. And it has…