Preston Hollow

Sleek Remodeled 1969 Contemporary in Russwood Acres is Perfect For a Family

By Joanna England / May 27, 2015 /

The size and shape of a lot can greatly influence the look and feel of a home. Sometimes a sprawling home on a large lot is nothing short of nirvana, but to transplant that same home to one of the miniscule footprints in University Park? Well, that’s heresy. This gorgeous 1969 contemporary, which has clerestory…

Hey Mark Cuban! Want to Build 10 stories on Northwest Highway NOW? Here’s How:

By Jon Anderson / May 6, 2015 /

  You’re the host with the most (cash) vying for a piece of the redevelopment of the Preston and Northwest Highway intersection. Unfortunately you’re hemmed-in by dowagers and dilettantes who will fight change with hammer and tong.  What to do … what to do? Go down.

Sharif-Munir’s Iris Hollow Development Built on Corn Chip King’s Land

By CandysDirt / May 6, 2015 /

Luxury homebuilder Mickey Munir is no stranger to the Preston Hollow area—he’s been building remarkable houses there and all over Dallas for 35 years. As founder and CEO of Sharif & Munir Uncustomary Custom Homes, Munir is spearheading another development in the area, Iris Hollow. The eight houses in Iris Hollow, which start at $2.35…

Did Jordan Spieth’s Masters Win Make His Uptown Townhouse Skyrocket in Value?

By Candy Evans / April 14, 2015 /

Here is Jordan Spieth, No. 2 in the Official World Golf Ranking, getting his coveted green jacket. So proud of this guy! He graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, though I have heard an unconfirmed rumor (which is why it’s a rumor) he spent some time at St Mark’s. Jordan went to the University…

Is This Patio Snake Real or a Fake?

By Candy Evans / April 7, 2015 /

Update 10:04 am: Yikes! Now there are two snakes on the patio! New listing here, and this big fat snake shows up in the photo of the back patio. Is that a real snake or a fake serpent? I had one for years — kept it outside on the lawn chairs to keep birds and…