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Southern Charm, Sophistication on Almost Half an Acre in Preston Hollow Estate Area

By Leah Shafer | March 30, 2017 |

On the west side of Preston Hollow, in the “honey pot,” grand homes on large lots sit nestled among gentle hills and winding streets. This was once farmland, first developed in the 1930s as a separate town — Preston Hollow wasn’t annexed by Dallas until 1945. Many of the homes built during those years were more like country…

A Hobbit Haven Tour in Preston Hollow to Benefit Equest

By Valerie Jarvie | March 30, 2017 |

  Cozy cottage. Estate-size lot. Garden setting. Heavily-treed. Water features. No, it’s not for sale, but you can tour it and support a great cause, too. Equest, the wonderful organization that brings hope and healing to children and adults with special needs through horse-assisted activities and therapies, is hosting a cottage and garden tour open to…

On MidlandDirt.com: Housing Inventory in Midland-Odessa, Employment Hit New Lows

By Heather Hunter | March 30, 2017 |

  While prospects for Midland-Odessa’s economic recovery remain steady and strong, a recent article by The Midland Reporter-Telegram suggests growing problems over housing availability. Citing information provided by the Permian Basin Board of Realtors, The Reporter-Telegram reports that housing inventory reached a new low last month. Read more on MidlandDirt.com.

Turtle Creek Contemporary Soars In Our Weekly Dallas Open House Roundup

By Leah Shafer | March 30, 2017 |

If you love a true contemporary build in a coveted location, then cast your gaze toward the Turtle Creek home at 3912 Holland Ave., which tops our CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column. It’s not the only extraordinary property we’re featuring this week, which range in price from $349K to $1.225 million. There’s a charmed Hollywood…

Richland Meadows Ranch Accentuates Its Best Features with Inviting Remodel

By Leah Shafer | March 30, 2017 |

Looking like a far more expensive home, the Richland Meadows ranch at 10106 Rita Rd. shows off its best features with an inviting remodel. Just listed for well under $400K, this 2,267-square-foot abode pleases the eye with sophisticated design, luxe features, and practical updates, like new roof, updated HVAC, and polished landscaping. Our Thursday Three Hundred has three bedrooms,…

Ticket Giveaway: Turtle Creek Tour of Homes

By Joanna England | March 29, 2017 |

High-rise lovers won’t want to miss this year’s Turtle Creek Tour of Homes benefiting the Turtle Creek Association. The April 9 tour, which highlights some of the classic and luxurious buildings that line the neighborhood’s eponymous thoroughfare, is also a great event for design hounds craving inspiration. To me, no unit on this year’s tour…