Cliff May

Coming Soon: Cliff May in Casa View With Original Kitchen Layout

By Joanna England / June 13, 2017 /

During last year’s Casa View Cliff May Home Tour, I couldn’t count how many times I heard someone say something like, “If this home ever comes on the market, I’m putting in an offer.”  If that was you, it’s time to make good on that promise, because Mindy Niehaus, one of the organizers of the…

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Cliff May-designed Midcentury Tops Our Roundup of Amazing Open Houses in Dallas

By Leah Shafer / February 2, 2017 /

We love bringing you an insider look at hot North Texas properties with our CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column. Every Thursday, we pick five amazing open houses in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time) you shouldn’t miss. This week, our houses range in price from $265K to $995K. You’ll find an original Cliff May midcentury…

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Casa View Cliff May-Designed MCM is a Treasure for Under $200K

By Heather Hunter / January 27, 2017 /

Y’all. By now, it’s no secret how we feel about midcentury modern architecture. The open floor pan! The vaulted ceilings! The walls of windows! Sigh. We feel it’s our sacred duty to report when one hits the market and 2615 Millmar Drive is no exception. In fact, it’s rather exceptional. Talk about owning a piece…

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Best of: Cliff May-designed Midcentury Modern in Casa View Priced Just Over $200K

By Leah Shafer / December 27, 2016 /

It’s the time of year when we look back on our accomplishments and discoveries for 2016. This Tuesday Two Hundred, published Sept. 13, was a favorite of both readers and the author! Enjoy this flashback.    Cliff May was an midcentury architect known as the father of the California ranch home. These houses were created for…

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Three Cheers for a Refreshed Ranch on Yosemite, With Mucho Surprises in the Back

By Karen Eubank / November 26, 2016 /

Nothing warms our hearts more than a Ranch-style home, especially a refreshed ranch. This all-American house style was popularized in the 1950’s, notably by architect Cliff May, and quickly became the iconic suburban home. The simple informal design captured the imaginations and suited the lifestyles of the post-war generation. What goes around, comes around and…

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