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A Lakewood Home Filled With History Heads to Heritage Auction Nov. 1

By Daniel Lalley | October 17, 2022 |

It’s not every day that we come across a home that holds a piece of Dallas history. In the Lakewood neighborhood, there are many architectural marvels and incredible estates, but 2309 Auburn Avenue stands out with significance. This Heritage Auctions listing features a historic colonnade from Southern Methodist University’s Administration Building. The building was demolished…

This East Kessler Renovation Turned a Great Home Into a High-Tech Haven

By Karen Eubank | October 17, 2022 |

We know everything boils down to location. When the owners found this East Kessler property in 2015, they knew it was the perfect spot for a dream home with every modern amenity that surely George Jetson would envy. They put in calls to architect Paul Dickel and builder Bart Gardner with Gardner Custom Homes and…

Housing Issues Dominate Discussions as ForwardDallas Workshops Kick Off Wednesday

By April Towery | October 17, 2022 |

It’s safe to say most homeowners don’t want a manufacturing plant in their backyard, but many Dallas residents have good ideas about the best use for a piece of property they drive past every day — and city leaders are taking to the streets to find out what residents want. An intense, consultant-guided process of…

La Foofaraw: Historic Downtown Plano Art Deco Property is For Sale

By Mike Albanese | October 17, 2022 |

Downtown Plano’s La Foofaraw building, which dates back to the 1890s and the town’s earliest years, has been listed for sale.  Commercial real estate agent Melissa French with Rogers Healy and Associates Commercial called the property rare, as these types of properties don’t often come up for sale. The property is co-listed with her partner Emma…

Report Shows European Buyers Having a Bigger Interest in Texas Homes

By Marlin Weso | October 16, 2022 |

For some reason, Texas seems to be appealing to the Euro crowd. The latest Texas International Homebuyers Report released by Texas Realtors showed that our state ranked third nationally for homes sold to international buyers from April 2020 to March 2021. Texas again ranked behind Florida and California in homes sold to international buyers. Texas…

Designers Bring Their Best to the Table for Kappa Tablescapes

By Elaine Raffel | October 16, 2022 |

Last week’s Kappa Tablescapes was creativity on overload, showcasing the handiwork of 40 pre-eminent designers and retailers.