News
What’s the definition of a historic home, you ask? I go by the “50-Year Rule” that says a home over 50 years old is generally considered historic. It’s an easy go-to because most of us are not buying a home off the National Register of Historic Places, which adds many more layers to the definition.…
Finding a high-rise with actual personality in Dallas is harder than it looks. Most pair impressive square footage with predictable layouts, leaning on standard city views to do the heavy lifting. Penthouse 1703 at 3111 Welborn St. skips that script entirely. Hidden in plain sight atop Oak Lawn’s iconic Centrum building, this fully remodeled three-level…
White Rock Hills is one of the best-kept secrets in Dallas, which is why you don’t often see homes here hit the market, especially one like this that embodies the final years of Midcentury Modern style as it evolved to contemporary. If you’re tired of seeing nothing but boring white box houses, then you’re in…
It’s so hot, y’all. I know the last thing you want to hear is someone telling you to strap on a tool belt and get outside to survey your property or fix something, but the thing is, there’s stuff you need to look out for when it gets this hot. So drink lots of water…
A majority of the Dallas City Plan Commission voted on Thursday to recommend zoning approval for a controversial $800 million mixed-use project at the southwest corner of Preston Road and Royal Lane. Neighborhood residents have been organizing against the project for months, decrying the height of its proposed hotel and apartment towers and potential traffic…
Dallas is full of neighborhoods where thoughtfully renovated midcentury homes often become more compelling than new construction. Northwest Dallas is one of them. Sure, there are areas like Swiss Avenue with towering historic mansions. But there are also neighborhoods like Northwest Dallas and Lakewood where modest midcentury gems are just waiting to shine in their…
