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Taking it For Granite: A Look Inside Allied Stone

By Joanna England | March 9, 2015 |

You may not think of a slab of granite as a work of art, but when you visit Allied Stone, it’s hard to not draw that parallel. Arranged like a sleek gallery space, the showroom of Allied Stone’s Dallas Design District location has gigantic swaths of granite, marble, onyx, and many other exotic varieties of…

Lovely Lakewood Boulevard Home Has Historic Charm

By Joanna England | March 9, 2015 |

  Lakewood is loved for its close-knit community, its easily walkable neighborhoods, and of course, its architecture. One of the best Lakewood neighborhoods to gawk at tons of gorgeous homes is Country Club Estates. This area, protected by a conservation district, has some of the most truly beautiful historic homes east of Swiss Avenue. And…

Renovating in a Highrise, Part 1: Planning, Planning, Planning

By Jon Anderson | March 9, 2015 |

By Jon Anderson Special Contributor Over the past few weeks you’ve read my bias towards buying and rehabilitating older high-rise condos. They’re cheaper, generally larger, and (in voce real estate-o) full of potential. But renovating is a bit of a headache no matter where it’s being done. So once you’ve settled on your location, location,…

Newly Engaged, Need Better Furniture: My Nebraska Furniture Mart Wish List

By Leah Shafer | March 9, 2015 |

This weekend, my wonderful boyfriend became my fabulous fiancé (!!!), and when I am able to look up from the shiny new ring on my left hand, I’ve been glancing at our hodgepodge assortment of furniture and thinking, “Maybe we should get some new things together.” When I moved into his place in 2013, my bachelorette…

Midway Hollow is Booming, And This Remodeled Ranch is Why

By Joanna England | March 6, 2015 |

Have you noticed some areas of Dallas getting a bit more expensive? We’re talking about Little Forest Hills, Lake Highlands, Kings Highway, and now Midway Hollow. These aren’t terribly huge homes, and yet they’re going for $500K-plus. Why? Because opportunity is knocking, and investors are flipping homes in key areas with high-end finishes and well-thought-out…

Fort Worth Friday: Secluded Contemporary on Acre Feels Like Treetop Hideaway

By Leah Shafer | March 6, 2015 |

When I was a kid, I really wanted a treehouse. I dreamed of a hidden place in the treetops where I could read books and draw, away from my worries. I badgered and begged to no avail, and to this day, treehouses are objects of fascination for me. Today’s Fort Worth Friday satisfies that part…