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Thursday Three Hundred: Funky Little Forest Hills Home Reduced to $389K, Has Amazing Insides

By Joanna England / May 22, 2014 /

We wrote about 9003 Groveland when it was still a Friday Four Hundred. But last weekend, when my husband was out on a run through the neighborhood with our son in the stroller, he snagged a bright yellow flier advertising this four-bedroom, two-bath home for $389,000. Whoa! That’s a huge reduction from the last time…

Friday Four Hundred: This House Will Definitely Keep Little Forest Hills Funky

By Joanna England / March 28, 2014 /

I’m sure you’ve seen the signs in the front yard of homes sandwiched between Old Gate and Lakeland, sporting green lettering admonishing passersby to “Keep Little Forest Hills Funky!” Still, over the years as investors and newcomers have bought up the little cottages that line the hilly streets of this neighborhood, many of the homes…

Former Food Blogger Finds a New Niche in Real Estate: Candace Tharp Talks Dallas, Historic Homes, And Her Addiction to Estate Sales

By Candace Tharp / January 23, 2014 /

My name is Candace Tharp, and I’m addicted to Dallas. I was born here and grew up loving the classics — Keller’s Drive-In, the Dallas Arboretum, and DMA. My love for the area amplified as I started raising my own little family in East Dallas. After studying Journalism and Child Development at Ouachita Baptist University,…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Lakeland Hills Contemporary Would Shine With The Right Touch

By Joanna England / October 1, 2013 /

Sure, a fresh coat of paint is necessary for a home heading for the market, but it won’t make a $250,000 home into a $325,000 home. And while 8806 Rolling Rock is a good, balanced contemporary home, it’s a listing that’s fallen victim to optimistic pricing. There’s no reason why this three-bedroom, two-bath home in…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Beautifully Updated Ranch in Green Cove Estates Puts You Right Next to White Rock Lake

By Joanna England / September 23, 2013 /

My favorite place to ogle houses is while jogging, walking, or cycling around White Rock Lake. There are some gorgeous homes that have fabulous views of Dallas’ crown jewel, and I just envy every one of them. After my jog this morning, I decided to see what’s on the market in the area, and I…