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Getting Real About Renos: Will Hardwood Floors Really Add Value To My Home?

By Leah Shafer | April 12, 2016 |

Today, we’re starting a new occasional column called Getting Real About Renovations. We’re going to look at renovation realities for all sorts of projects, from hardwood floors and open floorplans, to master suite additions and kitchen upgrades. We’ll give you the unadulterated truth about options, costs, effort, Realtor opinion, and estimated ROI for these projects.…

Dallas Growth: Regional Population Soars While Apartment Market Takes a Hit

By Joanna England | April 12, 2016 |

It seems like there’s a new press release with new data in our inbox every day telling us that more and more people are moving to Dallas now than ever before. And just as often we are reading news stories about slow apartment leasing and price reductions in some areas of the market. If you’ve…

Penthouse-Level Turtle Creek Condo with Lee Park Views Listed Under $300K

By Leah Shafer | April 12, 2016 |

The prestige of a Turtle Creek address is well earned at 3225 Turtle Creek Blvd. Apt 1621. This penthouse-level two-story condo has views of Lee Park and Turtle Creek from the balcony, and it looks like a model: totally chic and perfectly staged. This is a 1-1 with an additional half bathroom, 917 square feet, built in…

Mayrath House Slated For Teardown, Midcentury Modern Lovers Can Pick Over The Bones This Weekend

By Joanna England | April 11, 2016 |

Ahead of the demolition of iconic Mayrath house at 10707 Lennox Lane, midcentury modern lovers will be given the opportunity to pick over the bones of the Truett A. Bishop-designed home. Once lauded as one of the most innovative homes in the country, it will soon be razed to make room for a new build on the…

Custom Modern Masterpiece by Bodron+Fruit

By Karen Eubank | April 11, 2016 |

A custom modern masterpiece designed by the award-winning firm of Bodron+Fruit just hit the market, and it’s a gem. Tucked away on heavily-treed grounds, 4603 Bluffview Boulevard is a sleek limestone and glass home designed with privacy and efficiency that maintains a deep connection to its natural setting.

Yale School of Architecture’s First Female Dean Speaking at Dallas Architecture Forum

By Leah Shafer | April 11, 2016 |

This July, the prestigious Yale School of Architecture will get its first woman dean, Deborah Berke, FAIA, the founding partner of Deborah Berke Partners in New York City. Berke is currently a professor of architectural design at Yale, where she has been an adjunct professor since 1987. This Wednesday, April 13, Berke is speaking as part of the Dallas…