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Corner Lot Cottage Charmer in Colonial Hills Has Original Details, Modern Updates

By Eric Prokesh | September 2, 2016 |

Colonial Hills, another alluring, older enclave near the Colonial Country Club and TCU is benefiting, like other reviving Near South Side neighborhoods, from development on nearby Hulen. That development will eventually include the Clearfork project, anchored by Neiman-Marcus, set to open in 2017. Unfortunately large lots and access to desirable Tanglewood schools, also make these vintage charmers tempting tear-down targets.…

Move-In Ready Midway Hills Ranch Has Eclectic Vibe

By Joanna England | September 2, 2016 |

The sellers of this adorable Midway Hills ranch but quite a bit of thought and a lot of work into updating this home, and it shows. Besides the obvious curb appeal, this home is like a Transformer — there’s more than meets the eye. First off, let’s just have a word about the fabulous neighborhood…

DFW Cities Score High In Nationwide Survey of Best Real Estate Markets of 2016

By Leah Shafer | September 2, 2016 |

Nearly a decade after the housing crisis that sent the U.S. economy into freefall, housing is most certainly back—just look at our DFW market. Citing U.S. Census Bureau data, the New York Times recently reported that sales of new single-family homes nationwide were higher this past July than in nearly 10 years. Nationwide, a company that tracks the…

Sophisticated, Stylish White Rock North Home Tops Our Dallas Open Houses

By Leah Shafer | September 1, 2016 |

Every Thursday, we bring you the CandysDirt.com Open House Roundup. It’s your insider view into that weekend’s open houses and the ones you shouldn’t miss. This week, we’re looking at a marvelous contemporary new construction in White Rock North, a State Thomas condo, a cute cottage near Bishop Arts, and more. They range in price from…

Adorable Lake Highlands Estates Cottage Sees Contract In Four Days

By Leah Shafer | September 1, 2016 |

Renovations can pay off in a big way when it’s time to sell. Our Thursday Three Hundred, a to-the-studs remodel that’s just adorable, saw a contract within four days of hitting the market. That’s impressive. Located at 515 Kirkwood Dr. in Lake Highlands Estates, this cottage has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,172 square feet, built…

An Oak Cliff Colonial Perfect for a Ralph Lauren Commercial

By Karen Eubank | September 1, 2016 |

  Our Inwood National Bank Home of the Week is an Oak Cliff Colonial that is a perfect vision of genteel American living. It’s beautifully restored and styled with timeless good taste. We think it would be an ideal location for a Ralph Lauren commercial, so location scouts take note! The two-story home is located…