Compass Real Estate

A Volk Estates Modern Mansion With Drama!

By Karen Eubank / October 24, 2020 /

Why do we call these “O” properties? I’ll give you the family version. They simply make you stop and go, “OH,”  and this striking Volk Estates modern mansion does just that.  While you may be familiar with the names Highland Park and University Park, many of our newcomers have not a clue about the name…

Welcome Home To This Almost Castle In Casa Linda Estates

By Nikki Barringer / October 10, 2020 /

It’s not often you find a two-owner home in Dallas, but that’s exactly what we have here at 9532 Alta Mira Drive. Originally built in 1941 with a generous add on in 2000, this home is a showstopper. It’s set on a corner lot, so you know that lawn is generous. The front yard seems…

Call Dibs On This Realtor Redo In Oak Lawn

By Nikki Barringer / October 6, 2020 /

Compass’ Amy Messer has a history of redoing houses. And she does them very well. In 2016, while she was waiting for her Kessler Park home to be complete, she moved into 4218 Newton Avenue, Unit 1. She couldn’t resist. She turned that condo into a project, too. Project is putting it mildly. It’s really…

A New Luxury Transitional Mansion Sets the Standard

By Karen Eubank / September 21, 2020 /

This transitional mansion is a masterpiece. I say that with complete confidence because architect Richard Drummond Davis and builder Mark Rose combined their talents on this project. They’ve broken the mold on what we should expect from new luxury construction. Many of us are familiar with Davis’ award-winning architectural firm because of their captivating European-inspired…

Life at The Top For Well Below $300K? See You Soon, Cedars

By Nikki Barringer / September 15, 2020 /

Did you ever watch Diff’rent Strokes and whisper to yourself with steely determination, “The Penthouse … someday.” Well, buddy, today is that day. Your top-level dreams are about to come true with this 810-square-foot, one-bedroom, one-bathroom, 2007-built condo.  One entire wall of this space is windows, the ceilings are soaring, and the hardwoods are reclaimed…