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South Blvd. and Park Row: National Register Neighborhood in South Dallas; Part 1

By Joanna England | May 13, 2016 |

In August of 1980, a pair of theses were presented to the University of Texas at Arlington by Charles Wayne Watson and Gary L. Young for Masters degrees in Architecture. They were titled “A History and Guide to the South Boulevard / Park Row Historic District.”  Watson’s paper covered South Boulevard while Young tackled Park…

How to Choose the Right Doors to Enhance Any Home

By Shilo Urban | May 13, 2016 |

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Save the Date: House Hunters International Host Adrian Leeds Teaches You to Walk Like a Parisian

By Jon Anderson | May 13, 2016 |

“Cities have sexes: London is a man, Paris a woman, and New York a well-adjusted transsexual.” ― Angela Carter It took me a while to warm to Paris.  As they say, I was young and dumb, passing through Charles de Gaulle airport on my way home from somewhere else. Those long minutes navigating the airport…

Seamlessly Updated Vickery Place Craftsman Features Gorgeous Spaces Inside and Out

By Karen Eubank | May 13, 2016 |

This Vickery Place Craftsman cottage is a showstopper. It just hit the market and our advice is move fast, because this adorable home at 5422 Richard is going to sell fast. Talk about curb appeal! We have it on good authority that the sellers have won the coveted neighborhood award for Yard of the Month. The…

Downsizing Expert Helps People Find Joy with Fewer Possessions, Smaller Homes

By Leah Shafer | May 13, 2016 |

“Bigger is better” may be the motto of many house hunters, but a sizable number of people want to downsize with their next home purchase. With a smaller house comes less space, and culling all the “stuff” is a big challenge. This is often particularly true for empty nesters and seniors, who have a lifetime…

White Rock East Garden Tour is the Place to be This Sunday

By Karen Eubank | May 12, 2016 |

If you love gardens, gardening, or art then the annual White Rock East Garden Tour is the place to be on Sunday, May 15. East Dallas gardeners and artists come together each spring to showcase their beautiful gardens and creations for a single perfect day. Nine gardens in Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills, and Casa…