California

Spanish Colonial Estate Brings Santa Barbara Vibes to Southlake

By Joy Donovan / May 29, 2026 /

Indoor-outdoor spaces, shady courtyards, sun-washed spaces, and a Mediterranean feel. Does that sound like Southern California? Maybe the Pacific Coast? Of course, it does, but if you check out this Spanish Colonial residence at the end of a winding drive in Southlake, you might get confused. The current homeowners, who designed the 9,796-square-foot house, wanted…

This Weatherford Address Comes with California Vibe

By Joy Donovan / March 3, 2026 /

If escaping to California sunshine sounds tempting, take a look at the house at 701 Terrace Dr. in Weatherford. Its cactus garden landscaping sets the scene that looks a lot like Santa Barbara, and the bold turquoise mailbox and matching front door can convince someone they’ve found the Pacific coast. “People have described this as…

Report: Housing Markets in California, New Jersey, and Illinois Have Elevated Risk of Downturns in Second Quarter of 2024

By April Towery / September 9, 2024 /

There’s good news and bad news. The good news is Dallas isn’t mentioned in the latest Special Housing Risk Report from ATTOM Data Solutions. The bad news is there’s still a nationwide housing crisis.  In a report released Thursday, ATTOM found that California, New Jersey, and Illinois once again had the highest concentrations of the…

No Need For Chicken Soup With This Colorful Soul-Inspiring California Home

By Mimi Perez / October 25, 2023 /

Back in the early ‘90s the book Chicken Soup for the Soul got a ton of attention. It was a compilation of inspirational stories about ordinary people and how those stories could help you change your life and blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. I never read the book but I remember Oprah could not shut…

Bohemian Bombay Beach Lifestyle Just $45K Away

By Mimi Perez / June 7, 2023 /

Yeah baby! Californiaaa. The land of milk and honey. Whoooo! I love California. The beaches, the California cool lifestyle. Yeah, baby! I am down for all of it. And let me tell you, I have found my little slice of heaven in Bombay Beach. So what if Bombay Beach is 223 feet below sea level?…