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Make Haste to the Lake: This Home on Cedar Creek Lake is the Perfect Getaway

By Joanna England | October 18, 2016 |

The idea of having a lake house is intoxicating. Just imagine the fun, spur-of-the-moment adventures you could have! Nothing planned for the weekend? “Let’s go to the lake house!” is the first thought. And this home on Cedar Creek Lake is just the perfect spot to head to when the buzz of the city gets…

Mira Vista Home Gives Buyers What They Want

By Seth Fowler | October 18, 2016 |

Ask any listing agent and they will tell you how important it is to receive feedback from other agents and their clients.  As an agent, it drives me crazy when I either don’t receive any feedback at all, or I get such generic feedback such as, “this home doesn’t work for my client.”  Gee, that…

Sweet El Tivoli Place Cottage Taken to the Studs for Whole-House Reimagination

By Leah Shafer | October 18, 2016 |

Nestled in the hills and meandering streets of North Oak Cliff’s El Tivoli Place neighborhood is a sweet cottage with remarkable personality and allure. Our Tuesday Two Hundred, at 2716 Avon St., is a 1945 brick traditional taken to the studs last year for a total reimagination. The result is a sophisticated property with lots of on-trend…

Proposed University Park Development Has Some Up In Arms

By Jon Anderson | October 18, 2016 |

As I’ve walked through University Park in recent weeks, I’ve seen the above sign crop up.  I’d already planned a column about these amateur protest signs.  After all, if you don’t know what they’re talking about, there’s no way to find out.  Kinda Marketing 101. And what are they talking about?  Demolition of Snider Plaza?…

The Humble Ranch Style Home Is Named Quintessentially American Housing Style

By Leah Shafer | October 17, 2016 |

What is the quintessential American home? That’s a question that can creates a hot debate. Is it the Colonial beauties on the East Coast, or the classic traditional? How about a Cape Cod? A recent Realtor.com study points to another style that is the most popular in 29 of the 50 states: the ranch style home. “The ranch style…

AIA Dallas Tour of Homes Features Heavy Hitters in Modern Architecture

By Joanna England | October 17, 2016 |

In the pantheon of popular property jaunts, the AIA Dallas Tour of Homes always ranks near the top. Now in its 10th year, the home tour will showcase the best of the best in Dallas modern architecture, showing off Dallas’ most iconic homes and most recognizable architects. “After thoughtful review and deliberation, ten homes were…