Compass
The State Thomas Historic District is one of our best examples of successful historic preservation. It shows what a dedicated group of neighbors can accomplish and serves as inspiration and recognition that, done right, these neighborhoods offer an entirely new level of value. State Thomas History Although State Thomas is 96 acres today, the historic…
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The American Craftsman is easily one of the most iconic architectural styles. With clean lines, low-pitched roofs, and expansive porches, these homes hearken to the nostalgia of an incredible era for emerging American communities. In today’s market, Craftsman-style homes are extremely coveted. A 2018 poll found that the Craftsman was a clear winner among 2,000…
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The case of Lyle and Erik Menendez is more than 30 years old, but sometimes real estate news happens in real time. Local podcasters and Realtors Heather Guild of Compass and Elena Richey of Standard Real Estate reviewed the case of the Menendez brothers in Episode 27 of their “Crime Estate” podcast. While the episode was…
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The heart and soul of the Midcentury Modern residential architectural movement is the California Rambler Ranch. This rare find in Sunnybrook Estates is a picture-perfect example of everything the movement represented, and we are so fortunate to still have a home like this in Dallas. The California Rambler Ranch design was created by San Diego…
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We’ve reached the tipping point in Dallas when it comes to the historic preservation of architecturally significant homes. For the past few years, we’ve watched an alarming amount of these residences that were designed and owned by the men who built our city razed without a second thought. It’s Time to Stop Demolishing Architecturally Significant…
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