Dallas real estate news

Building it Back Up: Remodeling a 1950s Home Reminds You That They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To

By Joanna England / June 3, 2014 /

My home has been standing since 1952, according to DCAD. In that time it has seen a cycle of haphazard “renovations,” including a rather embarrassing “remodel” of the home’s sole bathroom. My home didn’t come with the cute vintage Daltile in the many different colors of the rainbow, nor did it have one of those…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Even Condos Are Flying Off MLS, Like This Beauty on Lowest Greenville

By Joanna England / June 3, 2014 /

I was chatting with Carrie Hill, one half of the dynamic auburn-locked duo of Olson & Hill Real Estate, and she told me she had a fabulous condo in a super hot area that was just on the market. I said “Bring it on!” of course, looking forward to mixing up our Tuesday Two Hundred…

A Story About Howard Meyer and Glass Bricks

By Candy Evans / June 3, 2014 /

Can you tell I’ve been polishing my power-point presentation for Wednesday’s Agent Reboot? Pretty simple title.  In Journalism School, we were taught that the best story titles and leads are straightforward, so here you go: a simple story about architect Howard Meyer and glass blocks. You know I toured and profiled 4504 Bordeaux for one…

Monday Morning Millionaire II: This Howard Meyer House Is a Time Capsule Back to 1938. Or 1958. Hope it Stays That Way

By Candy Evans / June 2, 2014 /

Please stop whatever you are doing right now and take a look at this home. You simply have to see it. It will make your week better, I promise. It will be good for your soul! Built in 1938 for Melville S. Rose, designed by modernist architect Howard Meyer, 4504 Bordeaux came into this world…

Falls Road Mansion in Old Preston Hollow is up For HGTV Doory Award

By Joanna England / June 2, 2014 /

Penny Rivenbark scores some pretty incredible listings, and one of them is up for a national award. Located in Old Preston Hollow, 5808 Falls Road is a French-inspired mansion with a gorgeous, ivy-covered facade and a huge, .73 acre lot. And while this six-bedroom home with seven full baths and two half baths is beautiful…