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On Second Shelters: Read Part 2 of Kathryn Roan’s ‘Evolution of Farm Ownership’

By Joanna England | January 23, 2015 |

Our sage farm and ranch columnist, Realtor Kathryn Roan, is sharing the story of her search for the most perfect horse property. In this week’s Part 2 in her series, she tells us how she found “The One.” To really understand how emotional and complex (and hilarious!) this process can be, go refresh your memory…

It’s All in the Details! Magnificent Midcentury is Updated With Aplomb!

By Joanna England | January 23, 2015 |

There are not enough exclamation points in the world for this home. Seriously, this is one of those listings where I am just gushing all over the place. I spotted it on a random Realtor’s Facebook page, and I knew that I had to feature this listing. At first glance, I was overwhelmed by the…

70’s Midcentury Mod Near Disney Streets Has Four Car Garage and Sounds of Silence

By Candy Evans | January 23, 2015 |

Oh how we love the Disney Streets in North Dallas. Pinnochio, Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy, Snow White — home to some of this city’s best mid century modern architecture and the biggest fourth of July parade in town. This is a neighborhood to re-define all neighborhoods, broken in and uplifted by the Gayborhood principle. And when there is a home…

Confessions of Dallas High Rise Living: The Good, the Bad, and the HOA

By Jon Anderson | January 22, 2015 |

Jon Anderson is a fan of high-rise living in Dallas who loves old buildings because of their price tag, great space and renovation potential. In equal measure, he enjoys and is frustrated by the blood-sport and hilarity of HOAs rife with high-school antics, cronyism and good old-fashioned dumb.  By day, he works for a global…

Sexy High Rise Unit Inside The W Residences Won’t Ransack Your Wallet

By Joanna England | January 22, 2015 |

Highrise living — and we’re talking living at the tippy-top, y’all — doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg and leave you with that vague sinking feeling. Would you believe me if I told you that you could live on the 20th floor in the W Residences at Victory Park for less…

Couple Says ‘I Don’t’ to Wedding Chapel Rezoning Headache in Old East Dallas

By Leah Shafer | January 22, 2015 |

Adam and Alicia Rico are trendsetters of sorts, and quick to spot an opportunity when it comes to expanding their business reach. The Brooklyn couple relocated to Dallas and opened a floral shop, Bows and Arrows Flowers, on Lower Greenville in 2009. Their gorgeous bouquets and arrangements quickly became one of the must-have wedding details…