Dallas real estate news

Thursday Three Hundred: Gorgeous North Oak Cliff Home From Jenni Stolarski is Awash in Marble

By Joanna England / November 7, 2013 /

So, Jenni Stolarski is kind of my hero. Not only is this amazing Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s VP a business powerhouse, but she just flipped the most amazing home that had me pinning just about every single room (OK, every single room, no lie) to my Pinterest pin boards. Yes, y’all, it’s that beautiful. Stolarski, who…

LocalDwelling.com Lease of the Week: Spacious Home in Flower Mound Has a Gorgeous Backyard Oasis

By Joanna England / November 6, 2013 /

Sometimes city life can feel claustrophobic, no? The walls start closing in and your neighbors seem a little too cozy for comfort. That’s a tell-tale sign that you should try your luck in wider, more open spaces. I’d suggest moving to the ‘burbs where the homes are a little larger but the amenities are still…

Lakewood Home Festival Features Brookcove Home of Artist Shannon Kincaid

By Joanna England / November 6, 2013 /

(Editor’s Note: If you don’t have tickets already to the Lakewood Home Festival this weekend, better snatch them up quick! If you’re feeling lucky, find out how to win a pair of tickets at the end of this post.)

ShannonThe Lakewood Home Festival is one of the oldest home tours in Dallas, and one of the most successful ones, to boot. It manages to get better every year, thanks to the volunteers and homeowners who graciously host tours. This year, the homes are tremendous and very special, but one home stands out from the crowd thanks to its unique finishes and artistic sensibilities. It’s 7130 Brookcove, home of Lakewood artist Shannon Kincaid. The house is a recently renovated Italian villa-inspired home with tons of gorgeous custom finishes and fabulous mosaics throughout.

Growing, Growing, Gone: Dallas Market is Fully Recovered From Recession, But NAR Report Shows Pending Sales Are Dropping

By Joanna England / November 5, 2013 /

It’s official: According to the latest numbers from CoreLogic, the Dallas-area real estate market is fully recovered from the recession and housing bubble. Dallas real estate prices are up 9.7 percent according to the CoreLogic HPI report. Nationally, prices are up 12 percent year-over-year, too, the report showed, showing that regions across the U.S. are…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Sweet and Unique, This North Oak Cliff Home Has Great Updates, Too

By Joanna England / November 5, 2013 /

I think the $200K price range is the sweet spot for North Oak Cliff right now. You can find so many great homes with fabulous updates in this price range, and as the neighborhood gains popularity and grows its infrastructure, prices are only going to get higher. Case in point: This adorable house at 626…