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Highland Park Contemporary Designed by Dan Shipley

By Karen Eubank | October 30, 2017 |

It’s impossible to drive down Armstrong Parkway and overlook this Highland Park contemporary. This street is one of the best known in the city, and it’s full of beautiful homes, but 3710 Armstrong Avenue is different. It’s a dramatic departure from the typical house you’ll find on this street, and it has certainly captivated me…

Tonight: 48 Hours Investigates The Disappearance of a Houston Real Estate Agent

By Joanna England | October 28, 2017 |

When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, first responders were left scrambling to help evacuate neighborhoods and keep some sense of order in the enormous city. But that didn’t keep police from searching for Crystal McDowell, a divorced mother of two, who was last seen leaving her boyfriend’s home on the morning of Aug. 25. McDowell was supposed…

Smart Townhome at 1910 Wickmere Mews Comes with Million Dollar View for a Steal

By Heather Hunter | October 28, 2017 |

Let’s see. Should we start with the spot-on design, the great technology, the stellar amenities, or the unbelievable views? Today’s Saturday Six Hundred is an absolute real estate unicorn. This four-level, energy efficient, luxury townhome at 1910 Wickmere Mews offers all of those high-end finishes you’ve come to expect as well as a host of…

Dallas ISD Trustees Approve Partnership To Aid Homeless Students

By Bethany Erickson | October 27, 2017 |

It was quite possibly the shortest school board meeting Dallas ISD has had in quite some time, and some board members were nearly giddy. “I would just like to point out that it’s 7:45,” said trustee Dustin Marshall, right before board president Dan Micciche gaveled the meeting to a close. In an often fractious board,…

A Restored Winnetka Heights Bungalow Brings Chic Interiors, Classic Details

By Joanna England | October 27, 2017 |

To love a bungalow in North Oak Cliff‘s Winnetka Heights Historic Conservation District is to accept imperfections. But not every bungalow requires a full-on restoration, and not every homeowner is up to the task.  This home at 315 N. Clinton, says listing agent Ged Dipprey, was a whole different ball of wax. When it was…

On SecondShelters.com: Palm Springs Compound With Ties to Cary Grant on Market

By Bethany Erickson | October 27, 2017 |

He called it “Villa Paradiso,” and the pool house at this eight-bedroom, 14-bathroom, 15,000-square-foot compound in Palm Springs, California, was designed just for Cary Grant, who was just one of several old Hollywood royalty to vacation at the lush abode. Today, we take a look at some stunning views and Old Hollywood charm on SecondShelters.com.