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Rivercrest Bluffs: An Alternative to the ‘Burbs

By Seth Fowler | April 11, 2017 |

Not everyone wants to live in the suburbs.  While the lure of larger homes and yards, newer schools and lower (somewhat) prices are attractive to many, plenty of homeowners still want to the convenience and lifestyle that in-town living brings. Rivercrest Bluffs, the newest development of James R. Harris Partners in Fort Worth, is the…

Ticket Giveaway: White Rock Home Tour April 22-23

By Joanna England | April 10, 2017 |

It’s one of our favorite annual events, and this year’s White Rock Home Tour is absolutely brimming with stellar examples of modern architecture in East Dallas. With incredible examples of contemporary, modern, and midcentury modern architecture, this home tour will surely find a place in your heart and on your Pinterest boards. If you haven’t…

Blackline Renovations’ Chris Black Takes the Stress off with an Organized, Thoughtful Approach

By Heather Hunter | April 10, 2017 |

Chris Black comes across as a no-nonsense kind of guy. Straight-forward and to-the-point, he possesses a calm, level manner. Black is exactly the kind of person you’d put in charge of dismantling your family home. Because when he puts it back together, it’s a vision come to life.

For Homeowners, Spring Storms Bring More Than Wind, Rain, and Hail

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | April 10, 2017 |

By Phil Crone Special Contributor Make no mistake, storm season in North Texas can be a scary experience, even for lifelong residents. Especially this time of year, we are no strangers to hearing the eerie wail of tornado sirens or posting photos of hail that confirm to the rest of the nation that everything is…

Mortgage Report: Military Airstrikes, Jobs Report Could Impact Mortgage Rates

By Joanna England | April 10, 2017 |

Military spending can be a significant buoy to a domestic economy, but a less-than-optimistic jobs report could hamper that growth. What effect will these issues have on mortgage interest rates? Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) shares his opinion in today’s Mortgage Report. You may know him as Bob Johnson, the senior mortgage advisor at Wallick & Volk, the nation’s…

Preston Hollow Midcentury Traditional is Impeccably Updated

By Karen Eubank | April 10, 2017 |

The 1950s brought us a lot of cool things. TelePrompTers, zippered storage bags, leaf blowers, and the artificial heart were all invented during the decade. The era was rife with innovation and architecture was no exception. This Preston Hollow midcentury traditional is a good example of how architects began to take license with style. Clients…