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When it Comes to Luxury, It's All in The Houzz at Capital Distributing Event

By Joanna England | February 27, 2014 |

By Lifestylist® Suzanne Felber Everybody knows if you want to get noticed, all you have to do is feed them and you can get their undivided attention. That’s why the kitchen has become the heart (and theater) of the home more than ever, and tonights Houzz event at Capital Distributing proved that. The event was so popular…

Luxury Real Estate Report: Luxury is BACK, Baby, and The Kids Are Toting C Notes For Tips

By Candy Evans | February 27, 2014 |

While at Luxury Portfolio International in Las Vegas this week, I tried to stay away from Blackjack and the Craps tables and soak in all the hot deets for you from the world’s leading experts on everything luxury. The most important take-away for me was this: luxury is back and hello, the consumers are younger…

Inwood Mortgage Home of the Week: How About a Little Austin Rattlesnake On Your Walls?

By Candy Evans | February 26, 2014 |

Rock star power and LOCATION! 5210 Meaders is in Mayflower Estates, that area of huge, leafy, stretched-out acreages north of Walnut Hill Lane, south of Royal, east of Inwood that I think are among the best lots in Dallas. I’ll take Mayflower Estates over Old Preston Hollow any day. This 6,783 square foot Hill Country…

Coming Soon: Elizabeth Mast to List Historic Stellmacher Home on La Vista For $1.5M

By Joanna England | February 26, 2014 |

You remember our post about the estate sale over at 6243 La Vista. The home, a historic treasure that had been lovingly preserved by Willetta Stellmacher, will hit the market soon, listed by none-other than Elizabeth Mast.

Mast, the foremost Realtor for the Swiss Avenue area, plans to take her time freshening the Landmark Stubbs home and staging it to show off its colorful history and beautiful details. She plans to list the five-bedroom, four-full-and-two-half-bath estate this coming April for $1.5 million. Mast will stage the home using some of Stellmacher’s incredible collection of antiques and showbiz memorabilia.

Lease of the Week: Enjoy Gorgeous Views Inside And Out With This Traditional on White Rock Lake

By Joanna England | February 26, 2014 |

What a fantastic opportunity to live in one of the most coveted areas of Dallas! The Peninsula is an amazing neighborhood on the eastern shore of White Rock Lake, with splendid views of the lake and a small-town feel. It’s an amazing area with neighbors who care about maintaining the quality of life. There are…

Buying With Bitcoin? Virtual Currency Isn’t Going so Far After Widespread Theft

By Joanna England | February 25, 2014 |

Were you thinking of accepting some Bitcoin for your home like this guy or this guy? Maybe it’s time to reconsider. The New York Times reported that Mt. Gox, one of the largest bitcoin currency exchanges, was on the verge of collapse and filing for bankruptcy yesterday. Uh oh. On Monday night, a number of leading…