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This home just went on the market Thursday, and as of Friday morning I have received five messages and emails about this home. Something tells me that this cute Lochwood mid-century modern won’t be on the market for too long! Everything in this 1961 split-level has been remodeled or replaced, according to listing agent Meg…
In every other part of my home, there was zero I wanted to restore. Gut? Heck yeah! But not restore. It was closed off, boxy and an inefficient use of space. In addition, the original 1966 finish materials were, well … 1966 finish materials. Flocked and metallic wallpaper, crumbling cabinetry, age-stained tile, and crow’s foot…
Tomorrow is Addison’s 30th annual fireworks extravaganza, Kaboom Town. It’s a night during which the Dallas North Tollway is involuntarily shut down due to rubberneckers and horrible drivers who lacked the forethought to find a place to stay near the event. It doesn’t help that most people are working today and that the event starts…
The Midway Hollow area is a perennial favorite for buyers looking for an established neighborhood inside the LBJ loop with personality, affordability, and proximity to central Dallas. With about 2,200 houses, Midway Hollow fits the bill. Established in the 1950s, the neighborhood is full of ranch-style houses, cottages, and midcentury gems. Today’s Thursday Three Hundred at 9463…
If it’s under $1.5 million, it’s flying off the shelves. I have just heard about a new record sale in Devonshire: $50,000 over list, a bidding war of 3 to 5 buyers, cash, so when the appraisal won’t support the sales price, it won’t matter. But that big fat sales price WILL count for the…
The Mayor wants to do a little re-decorating at City hall, spend about $180,000 in new office digs for himself and staff. That’s a pretty modest re-decorating budget, but Rudy Bush at The Dallas Morning News says this is not a great idea because it’s symbolic of a power shift for the Mayor of Dallas, giving…
