Craftsman
As a CandysDirt.com writer, I have been known to write more than once about the glorious white houses. As a homeowner, I also have been known to paint houses white — two so far. Why? They’re crisp and clean. They stand out from the landscape. They glow in the summer sun. They gleam at dusk.…
Hey, here’s a house that stands out. While most of the houses in the 76107 ZIP Code show off all their 60-to-80-year-old charm, the house on the market at 5630 Birchman Ave. in Fort Worth is a mere puppy of a house, only 10 years old, compared to the older ones surrounding. Yes, this house…
What’s the best thing to buy when a once-in-a-lifetime sporting event comes to town? This adorable Vickery Place Craftsman with a guest house! Why? Because you might just make back a few mortgage payments by renting it to visitors, vendors, or broadcasters. Hotels, short-term rentals, restaurants, and retail establishments are all poised to make some…
People who restore historic homes don’t often make historically accurate choices when it comes to the interior. That is especially true of color. They seldom stick to the heritage interior paint schemes. In 2009, when this Winnetka Heights Prairie Four-Square was stripped to the studs and updated, the owner did his research and delved into…
Winnetka Heights has been known as “Dallas’ Ideal Suburb” since 1911, and I’ve found an ideal Prairie-style American Foursquare home there for you! The Russell Realty Company’s tagline, Dallas’ Ideal Suburb, still rings true today. Winnetka Heights remains the city’s best example of preserved, intact turn-of-the-century housing. Winnetka Heights went through the same evolution that…
