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Vail Vacation Homes of the Dallas Rich & Famous… These Homes Aren’t Burning, Thank God

By Candy Evans | June 25, 2012 |

Right across from The Four Seasons Residence Club in beautiful Vail, Colorado, are the homes of Ross Perot, Jr. And Sr., right next to each other! (Ross Jr.’s is to the right of this picture, Ross Perot Sr. to the left.) Just back from a great weekend jaunt to Vail after attending NAREE in Denver. Lots to…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Nothing Says “Relaxation” Like Having Your Own Backyard Waterfall

By Joanna England | June 25, 2012 |

Let’s say you’re tired of the hustle and bustle of city life and you want your own spot in the country to relax, raise a few kids, all while conveniently close to Lake Lewisville. Oh, and you want a waterfall in your backyard.

You are in luck.

Should City Hall Let Developers Implode The Praetorian Building in Downtown Dallas? Preservation Dallas Says No

By Joanna England | June 22, 2012 |

According to a letter from Carol Roark, Preservation Dallas’ interim executive director, City Hall shouldn’t allow the owners of the century-old Praetorian Building to implode the downtown structure as plans indicate.

Friday Five Hundred: Live Like a Page in a Catalogue With a Lake Highlands Address

By Joanna England | June 22, 2012 |

Considering that yesterday’s Thursday Three Hundred is already under contract, 9544 Crestedge Drive might be my last listing out of Lake Highlands. Seriously, homes are MOVING over there! I am sure this one won’t be on the market for much longer, considering how immaculate it is. Room after room after room will have you in…

Thursday Three Hundred: Traditional From Top To Bottom With Plenty of Bells and Whistles in the Kitchen

By Joanna England | June 21, 2012 |

Every time I talk to my husband about gutting our master bathroom, he groans. Unlike you, dear reader, he doesn’t realize that kitchens and bathrooms sell houses.

This same conversation must’ve happened at 9002 Maguires Bridge Drive, where you’ll find an amazing kitchen for this price range and a master bath with tons of storage and a beautiful shower.

Why Home Prices Are Rebounding in Some Cities: Supply, Supply, Supply

By Candy Evans | June 21, 2012 |

Really nice piece here in the New York Times explains why we are beginning to see home prices creep — I said CREEP — upwards,  even in markets like Phoenix and Las Vegas: lack of inventory. It’s a very similar situation here in parts of Dallas, mostly the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, and Lakewood: hip…