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Wynnewood North is Hot, and We’ve Found the Perfect Mid-century Modern

By Karen Eubank | June 17, 2016 |

The secret is out — Wynnewood North is hot.  Located just south of the Bishop Arts District, and only three miles to downtown, it’s one of the larger neighborhoods of Oak Cliff. In 2012, the Dallas Observer named Wynnewood North the Best Neighborhood in Dallas, and it just keeps getting better. Wynnewood, you may have guessed,…

High-Caliber Agent: David Collier Finds That Giving Back Brings Business Forward

By Joanna England | June 16, 2016 |

If you live in East Dallas, chances are you already know David Collier. Not only does he seem to nab some of the most fabulous remodeled homes in the area, but he also works hard to be a part of the community, sponsoring school activities and really putting himself out there. Besides being a tireless…

Is Frank Welch’s Texas Modern on North Janmar Drive His Opus?

By Karen Eubank | June 16, 2016 |

  Frank D. Welch is one of our most eminent architects. His Texas Modern at 7126 N. Janmar Drive may well be his final opus according to listing agent Kyle Rovinsky with Virginia Cook Realtors. Rovinsky listed this signature property last week for $3.75 million. The 6,600-square-foot, three-story house bears all of the Welch hallmarks:…

Less-Limited Edition, Superluxe High-Rise Takes Timeout

By Jon Anderson | June 16, 2016 |

In response to a question at last night’s meeting for the Hood and Dickason high-rise (Turtle Creek Haus), Masterplan representative Karl Crawley lobbed out that The Limited Edition at 2505 Turtle Creek was being redesigned. I was there to catch that ball. Turns out he’s correct.  Just as Turtle Creek Gardens agrees to a $43…

Candy’s Dirt Open House Roundup, the Luxury Listings Edition

By Leah Shafer | June 16, 2016 |

Hold onto your hats: this week’s edition of the CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column is all luxury and they’re marvelous! Every Thursday, we pick five fabulous open houses in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time) you shouldn’t miss. These are all $1-million-plus properties with exceptional amenities and finish-outs. Let us know what you think of…

Smoke on the Water: Turtle Creek Haus Fails to Bring Goods to The Table

By Jon Anderson | June 16, 2016 |

Teixeira Duarte, founded in 1921, is a Portugal-based conglomerate with significant operations in real estate and construction. Revenues in 2015 were €1.49 billion, down 13 percent from 2014’s €1.71 billion. The company operates in 17 countries, but their main real estate spheres are in Portugal and Brazil, with a smattering in Africa.  The company intends…