Dallas Home for Sale

Friday Four Hundred: Recently Renovated Tudor Turns Heads in Wilshire Heights

By Joanna England / July 13, 2012 /

I can’t believe it, but my son Cooper will be turning one in August. My husband and I were talking about how much our lives have changed in less than one year.

“Pretty soon we’re going to need more room,” I said to him somewhat offhandedly. Of course, he stopped dead in his tracks. His face turned white as a sheet.

“You’re not … pregnant again, right?” he stammered.

I got such a giggle over that! No, we’re not pregnant again, but it got me thinking — we love our home in Casa View Haven, and we’ve put a lot of work into it, but if we were to move to a bigger house, where would we want to go?

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Thursday Three Hundred: Luxury Living in Kings Highway For $304K. Seriously.

By Joanna England / July 5, 2012 /

Y’all already know that I love Craftsman homes, I am a sucker for Oak Cliff, and I am very, very lazy. That’s why I am seriously in LOVE with 907 N. Winnetka. First, it’s in Kings Highway Conservation District, which is an amazing neighborhood! Second, this listing may say it was built in 1918, but…

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Friday Five Hundred: This Perry Heights Three Bedroom Will Sweep You Off Your Feet

By Joanna England / June 29, 2012 /

I was just cruising MLS, minding my own business, and BAM … I ran into 4303 Rawlins, a listing from the adorable Jory Walker of Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, and my search was over. I had to show you, dear readers, just how gorgeous this home is.

I’ve told you how I feel about Tudors. Folks, this is the Anti-Tudor. This is the Tudor to end all Tudors. This Tudor will knock your socks off, sweep you off your feet, and light a fire in your escrow account.

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When It Comes to Selling Your Home, What Does Your Front Door Say About You?

By Joanna England / May 31, 2012 /

We fell in love with Amy Vanderoef’s adorable Kessler Park home on Windomere last week, especially with the cute bright red front door.

It made a big impression on us, so it stands to reason that the front door, with it’s cherry red sheen and cute arched top, will stand out to potential buyers.

According to this story from Business Insider, your front door can either attract or repel buyers based on color alone.

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Friday Five Hundred: Get Top-of-The Line Without Paying Through The Teeth With This Texas Traditional

By Joanna England / May 25, 2012 /

Sparkman Club Estates is a really great part of Preston Hollow. There’s a lot of high-quality new construction, and you’re close to great shopping and tons of sought-after private school campuses. The lots are pretty sizable, too, and properties on corner lots such as 10455 Countess Drive just seem gigantic. Add in the wrap-around front porch, and this home is perfect for a family!

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