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Football Legend Doak Walker Grew Up in This University Park Tudor Cottage

By Karen Eubank / February 13, 2025 /

It seems fitting that at the end of football season, we feature the historic home of a historic football player. Doak Walker’s University Park Tudor childhood home just hit the market, complete with a plaque on the sidewalk in front of it. Walker attended Highland Park High School, played for SMU, and married his high…

History is Alive and Well in This Classic Highland Park Home

By Karen Eubank / February 10, 2025 /

This classic Highland Park home is an example of what I advise readers on an almost weekly basis. You do not have to tear down our historic architecture to have a home that functions for modern life. All you need is the right team, and boy, did this beautiful 1911 home have that.  The present…

Open Houses This Weekend: Host Next Year’s Super Bowl Shindig in One of These Gems

By April Towery / February 6, 2025 /

Super Bowl Sunday is upon us, and there’s nothing better than having all your friends and family under one roof to yell at the referee and criticize the halftime show, right? This week’s selection of open houses offers the best in entertaining, dining, and outdoor space.  According to personal finance website WalletHub, Dallas is the…

A Unique Southlake Property With Unsurpassed Character and Charm

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 3, 2025 /

CandysDirt.com Contributor The moment I first laid eyes on this unique Southlake property, the saying, “Never judge a book by its cover,” couldn’t have been more fitting. From the outside, it intrigues — but step inside, and you’ll discover a world beyond imagination. This home isn’t just unique; it’s an experience, each detail inviting you to explore…

An M Streets Cottage That Whispers Those Three Words Buyers Love

By Karen Eubank / February 1, 2025 /

The M Streets are one of the most talked about neighborhoods in Dallas and have been for decades. Majestic oak and pecan trees shade streets featuring historic Tudor Revival, Colonial and Craftsman homes. It is beautifully intact reflecting its 1923 roots. This is due to efforts, led by the neighbors, to create a conservation district…