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Sometimes Buying a House in Little Forest Hills is Black And White

By Joanna England | July 22, 2022 |

Joanna England: In the East Dallas neighborhood of Little Forest Hills, the tidy cottages once favored as holiday homes have unique appeal. Unfortunately, not all buyers or builders see the value in keeping these almost 100-year-old homes standing. However, this particular Friday Four Hundred from February is a fantastic example of how a Little Forest…

Dreaming of a Winter Escape? Hit These Hot National Parks

By CandysDirt | July 22, 2022 |

Summer is always a busy time for national parks. But ever since the onslaught of COVID renewed Americans’ interest in road trips and exploring their own backyard, visits at many national parks reached unprecedented highs during recent summers. It’s a good idea to start looking ahead several months when it comes to national parks visits,…

Once Regarded as ‘Weird,’ Austin Is Making Gains in Luxury Home Sales

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | July 21, 2022 |

In the latest report from the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University, the Austin area is experiencing a surge in luxury home sales and slowly erasing the region’s reputation of being hip and bohemian.

A Design-Loving Buyer’s Dream Home Just Listed on Desco Drive

By Candy Evans | July 21, 2022 |

For all you design enthusiasts out there, this home just north of the Park Cities is a must-see. It’s new construction — completed in 2022 — and was created by New York-based designer Janet Goldschmidt as only her second home project in Dallas. Inspired by L.A. style, it blends organic materials within open spaces for…

The Lakewood Conservation District Expansion is Vital to Historic Preservation

By Karen Eubank | July 21, 2022 |

Karen Eubank: We have one of the largest collections of Charles Dilbeck and Clifford Hutsell-designed homes in America and yet we still struggle to protect them. Why? I think so many don’t understand that the intrinsic value of these homes is the fact their exteriors are untouched. Paint one, and I guarantee you, it will…

The Best Open Houses Of 2022 To Date

By April Towery | July 21, 2022 |

Editor’s Note: Every Thursday, the best open houses in Dallas and beyond are featured at CandysDirt.com. These are a few of our favorites from the year thus far. And you’re in luck because two of the three featured homes are still on the market at reduced asking prices. The Landing On The Lake  This massive…