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On Second Shelters: Plan Your Italian Escape!

By Joanna England | December 24, 2014 |

I love history, texture, and wine. This gorgeous estate in Tuscany has all three! If you’re imagining your escape after the hectic holidays, perhaps it’s time to truly consider this sun-drenched Italian vineyard: What could be more perfect than a stone farmhouse on 13 hectares (32 acres) with a hilltop position that allows you to survey…

All I Want for Christmas is an East Dallas Midcentury with Original Hardwoods

By Leah Shafer | December 24, 2014 |

I grew up in North Dallas and have lived all over Dallas and the ‘burbs, but when I finally landed in East Dallas in 2007, I knew I had found my happy place. East Dallas has a culture unlike anywhere else in the city (although North Oak Cliff feels like its cousin). I could spend…

Must-See Modern Mediterranean in Lakewood

By Joanna England | December 24, 2014 |

I have always loved this home, which is a beautiful stucco and tile roof modern Mediterranean that overlooks the Lakewood Country Club from just off Gaston Avenue. Yes, you saw that right — this home is located just off of Gaston and I still love it. Get a peek inside this home and you’ll see…

Exploring The “Run Away To Italy” Dream In Chianti

By Deidre Woollard | December 24, 2014 |

There are certain fantasies that seem to be nearly universal, running away to a tropical island, living in a penthouse in a major city, and yes, moving to Italy to a beautiful old estate and making wine. Here’s your chance. This estate is just a couple of kilometers from the unbelievably charming Tuscan village of…

Cozy Christmas: Create the Perfect Interiors For Hosting Your Family and Friends

By Joanna England | December 23, 2014 |

  It’s Christmas Eve Eve, as my mother likes to call it, and we are doing everything we can to prepare our home to host a few friends and plenty of magic. When you live in 1,400 square feet, cozy is easy. But how do you achieve that kind of warm atmosphere on a larger…

RIP: Fort Worth Real Estate Attorney and Chamber Chairwoman Susan Halsey

By Joanna England | December 23, 2014 |

Incredibly tragic news for Fort Worth’s business and real estate community. Word comes from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that one of Cowtown’s biggest boosters, Susan Halsey, has succumbed to cancer. We are heartbroken to hear about this terrible loss, and our thoughts are with Halsey’s friends and family. If you’re not familiar with Halsey, this…