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Paul Duesing-Designed Bluffview Traditonal is a Personal Resort

By Karen Eubank / August 26, 2019 /

What does a famous architectural and interior designer, who is an indefatigable explorer, world traveler, and devoted historian choose to design for family and personal use? A Bluffview traditional two-story home, of course. You’re probably not going to know the name, because Paul Duesing is one of those designers that flies gracefully under the radar.…

Three Resolution-Worthy Homes Host Open Houses This Weekend

By Bethany Erickson / January 3, 2019 /

Realtors — did you know that every week, we solicit pitches for our various featured listing posts like the Tuesday Two Hundred, the weekly roundup of Open Houses, Thursday Three Hundred, Friday Four or Five Hundred, and more? All you have to do to get in on the action is join our Facebook group, Getting the…

Hot, Hip, Midway Hills Ranch With a Backyard Oasis

By Karen Eubank / November 17, 2018 /

You can’t tell a book by its cover, so if you think you know what’s behind the doors of this Midway Hills ranch home, I’ll place a bet you’re wrong. This 2,716-square-foot traditional ranch, at 3880 Whitehall Drive, was the American dream in 1962 when it was a custom build for some lucky homeowner. It…

Adorable Midcentury Elmwood Bungalow Perfect For First-Time Buyers

By Bethany Erickson / October 30, 2018 /

As property values climb in Dallas, the $200,000 range is often considered the sweet spot now for first-time buyers — and we found a perfect perch in Elmwood for this week’s Tuesday Two Hundred. But it’s not just a perfect location (more on that in a minute) that sets this two-bedroom, one-bath home apart from…

This Berkeley Place Colonial Revival Has Put a Spell on Us!

By Karen Eubank / October 25, 2018 /

It takes a bit of magic to snag a house in Fort Worth’s historic Berkeley Place. Most homes trade hands by word of mouth, and people stay put in the neighborhood. They simply up size or downsize as their lifestyles change. So, we were thrilled to discover our Inwood Home of the Week, a gorgeous,…