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Holiday in The Highlands Home Tour Shows Off Lake Highlands Dec. 1

By Joanna England | November 24, 2017 |

From Staff Reports The Lake Highlands neighborhood in northeast Dallas is filled with charming, creative, and interesting architecture and home design, which is why the Lake Highlands Women’s League created the ‘Holiday in the Highlands’ Home Tour in 1970. This year, the annual home tour and luncheon is set for Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The homes…

Drop the Rake: Dispelling Winter Lawn Care Myths as the Mercury Drops

By Bethany Erickson | November 24, 2017 |

The temperature is dipping, and the leaves are falling. The maintenance you do for fall, however, is quite different from the maintenance required for winter. And, of course, the myths are out there about cold weather lawn maintenance, too. So we reached out to a local expert —  Davey Devlin of Scapes Incorporated  —  to help…

Corner Unit in East Dallas With Swoon-Worthy Rooftop Deck

By Amy Puchaty | November 24, 2017 |

Locating a corner unit in a hot Dallas neighborhood with all the turn-key upgrades and a rooftop deck that comes in under $500,000 is like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack, but this gorgeous townhouse has all that and then some.

On SecondShelters.com: Piece of Civil War History Up for Sale in Gettysburg

By Bethany Erickson | November 24, 2017 |

For less than $900,000, someone will soon own a home so steeped in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Civil War history it still has two cannonballs stuck in it. The Schultz House in Gettysburg has been home to an awful lot of U.S. history – and we have all the details on SecondShelters.com.

On SecondShelters.com: Historical Fredericksburg Farmhouse Up for Grabs

By Bethany Erickson | November 23, 2017 |

It’s no secret that we at Second Shelters have a soft spot for the Texas Hill Country — with its wide open spaces, the beautiful scenery, and the plethora of wineries that dot the landscape, it’s hard to find something you don’t like about Fredericksburg. Come see the adorable farmhouse we found that would make…

Hip Pocket Highland Park Colonial Gets Fresh New Look

By Karen Eubank | November 23, 2017 |

We’ve loved this Highland Park Colonial at 4511 Arcady Avenue for a long time. It reflects that all-American style that movie companies love. Look at the houses used as film locations for Father of the Bride, Home Alone, Baby Boom, and even The Amityville Horror. Hollywood loves a Colonial. The architectural style says “Made in…