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We Love the Variety in These 3 Las Colinas Casas

By Shelby Skrhak / February 10, 2019 /

For this week’s Suburb Sunday, we land in Las Colinas — a suburb that’s not actually a city at all, but a master-planned community located in the entirety of Irving. Built in the 70s, it was one of the first planned communities in the country, and for a time, one of the largest in the south. Las…

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This Sleek Home by Nest Builds Is In THE Sweet Spot for Private Schools

By Shelby Skrhak / December 6, 2018 /

From the first look, the modern façade at 10243 Best Drive near Midway Road and Walnut Hill Lane is bright and open, with a face of windows that let in natural light. This five-bedroom, five-and-half bath northwest Dallas home is listed by Phil Hobson of Berkshire Hathaway for $1,795,000. The cool white brick with slate…

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Cliff May East Dallas Home Leads the Way Among Our Dallas Open Houses

By Leah Shafer / June 14, 2018 /

We do the hard work every week to find the most wonderful open houses every week. Every Thursday, we pick three fabulous open houses in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time) you shouldn’t miss. One of the houses in our CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week this week is a Cliff May-designed beauty.  “[That house] was designed…

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Splurge vs. Steal: Two Modern Farmhouse Homes with High-end Finishes, Luxe Details

By Leah Shafer / December 4, 2017 /
Splurge vs. Steal: Two Modern Farmhouse Homes with High-end Finishes, Luxe Details | CandysDirt.com

The modern farmhouse look is a huge trend nationwide and it’s showing up in beautiful form all around Dallas.  The North Texas take on modern farmhouse marries a contemporary-transitional design aesthetic with cozy natural elements to create a fresh, clean-lined, cozy feel. Think white or cream-colored exterior, front porch, standing seam metal roof, open floorplan, warm wood…

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Thoughtfully Updated Claremont Ranch Features Buyer Favorite: Open Floorplan

By Leah Shafer / May 26, 2016 /

One home feature that tops the list time and again with buyers is an open floorplan. The renovated ranch at 8566 Sweetwater Dr. offers this buyer favorite in its 2,295 square feet — the living and dining areas and kitchen all have a spacious, open feel and the line of sight is nearly unobstructed. This is a 4-3…

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