Bruce Goff

The Dallas Round House Re-Enters the Market

By Candy Evans / August 22, 2018 /

I love this house. 7507 Baxtershire. It takes me back ever so far to my childhood, when I spent my summers frolicking with cousins and bicycling by Bruce Goff’s Round House in Aurora, Illinois, on the west side of that town. Yes, THIS house. My cousins lived nearby in a sprawling ’50s ranch: I…

Freshly Listed Modern Malabar Retreat Has ’57 Style With a Sweet ’16 Bod

By Candy Evans / February 4, 2016 /

First of all, love affair: me and JanMar. Note to husband and world: Do not be surprised if I end up there someday. Janmar was developed in the late 50’s, early 60’s. Named after the developer’s daughters, Janet and Margaret, you basically have Bluffview east of Hillcrest: hills, water, and Buffalo Creek, which flows to White…

Mid-Century Real Estate Question: The Carport Enigma. Why Are Most Mid Century Modern Homes Built Without Regular Garages?

By Candy Evans / April 12, 2012 /

Mid Century fanatics out there, can you tell us? I was born in the (ahem, way latter) part of the mid-century and grew up with this stuff and in a tri-level home. But in Chicago, bet your booty we had a garage! Anyone know why most mid centuries in Dallas and Cali come with carports…