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Pushing The Envelope: Stephan Sardone Uses Unusual Techniques to Build Style and Substance

By Joanna England | August 18, 2014 |

What stands out the most about Stephan Sardone‘s project on Stanwood in Casa Linda Forest is the homeowner. Not that Sardone isn’t a very talented builder and contractor, as he very much is. It’s that Larry Paschall, AIA, is a co-founder of HPD Architecture and straddles the lines of client and co-worker to collaborator, as…

Museum Tower Shows Strong Sales, Gets “Recognition”: How Long Should It Take to Sell Out a Luxury High Rise?

By Candy Evans | August 18, 2014 |

Last week, my dear friend Tim Rogers over at D Magazine gave Museum Tower some good SEO by headlining that  “Museum Tower Shows Strong Uptick in Sales”. He checked DCAD and found: “…that 27 units have sold, for a total of 108,208 square feet and $57,343,250 of assessed value. Not too shabby. In about five…

Vacation Home Week: Pick Your Heart’s Desire of Blueberries in Rockport, Maine

By Candy Evans | August 18, 2014 |

Since summer, my very favorite season, is almost over, and since some kiddos are already heading back to school, we wanted to wring one last summer breeze for you. We decided to christen this week “Vacation Home Week” at CandysDirt. Every day we will bring you a marvelous vacation home to make your summer last…

Whether You’re Selling or Staying, Don’t Neglect Your Garage, Says Designer Kim Armstrong

By Joanna England | August 15, 2014 |

  By Kim Armstrong Interior Designer, Kim Armstrong Interior Design It is said that “a kitchen is the heart of the home,” “kitchens and baths sell homes,” and “if you’re going to do any upgrades, put your money into the kitchen.” This is not breaking news! So what is it that will separate your home…

Contemporary Home On Lake Lewisville Has Luxury Interiors and Stunning Water Views

By Joanna England | August 15, 2014 |

Today’s Friday Five Hundred comes to your eyeballs from Little Elm, and it’s a lake side 1980s soft contemporary to get your weekend mojo going. Perfect as a main residence or a place to while away your spare hours with a boatload of friends, admiring the gorgeous sunsets over Lake Lewisville. It’s rare to find…

Tore It Down Then Changed Their Minds: 4307 Armstrong Now Listed as Lot for $5,595,000

By Candy Evans | August 15, 2014 |

Erin Mathews has it listed, described as “Situated on one of Highland Parks most revered parkways, this premier 0.82 acre corner building site features an abundance of beautiful old growth trees. Truly an amazing opportunity to create your dream home.” Yeah, we know all about the revered parkway and the amazing opportunity that was once…