News

On Second Shelters: Cape Cod Charisma

By Leah Shafer | June 29, 2015 |

Cape Cod has historic roots in American history, one of the earliest places the Pilgrims settled, later becoming a thriving fishing, whaling, and trading area. But the romantic mythos of the Cape took off during John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign, much of which was based out of the Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port. JFK gave his…

Tuscan Manse May Set New Price Bar for Lake Forest With Elevator, Dumb Waiter, and Midtown Urban View Even in the Master Closet

By Candy Evans | June 29, 2015 |

New listing with Allie Beth Allman’s Keith Conlon: 6944 square feet in the gated, chi chi-est portion of already chi chi gated Lake Forest. Lake Forest Estates. The home at 12258 Creek Forest Drive was built in 2011 by well known Dallas home builder George Lewis, has its own pool and a magnificent view of…

Congratulations Jack and George!

By Candy Evans | June 26, 2015 |

It’s about time and we are so happy for you! “Best $90 we ever spent!”

A Bridge Over Calm Water: Unique Features Make This California Contemporary Stand Out

By Joanna England | June 26, 2015 |

Really, how many homes in Dallas have a bridge over a pool, leading you to the front door? I’m willing to guess not many. In fact, besides today’s Friday Four Hundred, the only other one I know of is this home in Urban Reserve, and it has a bridge over a creek, not a pool.…

John Backes Brings Wild-Eyed Ambition to Dallas Real Estate, Technology Communities

By Leah Shafer | June 26, 2015 |

John Backes is a young real estate entrepreneur, technology innovator, and champion of the city of Dallas. He practically vibrates with energy and ideas, and has a sort of raw enthusiasm that’s utterly sincere and unscripted. The St. Mark’s grad is passionate about bringing new ideas to the real estate community by collaborating with the active…

Ian Schrager… On the Next Chapter in Hotels

By Candy Evans | June 26, 2015 |

Legendary hotelier Ian Schrager, who once rocked New York City with Studio 54, is here telling us how the purpose of a hotel is to provide way more than a bed for consumers. It should be an elevated experience. What’s elevating me is listening to him talk — heavy Brooklyn/New York accent and deep voice.…