Dallas real estate news

Ranch of the Week on SecondShelters.com

By Joanna England / August 16, 2013 /

You can build your dream ranch house, or you can just enjoy the view. Check out this week’s amazing Ranch of the Week, 3B Ranch in Bosque and Erath Counties, on SecondShelters.com and tell us what you’d do!

Friday Five Hundred: After a Remarkable Remodel, This Northwood Hills Home is Priced to Sell!

By Joanna England / August 16, 2013 /

When Ray Kira sent us this home, I didn’t have a few spare moments to really get a good look at why he had considered it “a great property worth sharing.” But last night, as I was catching up on the last few emails I missed while I was out of town last week, I…

With The Byron Nelson, Cowboys Pulling Up Stakes in Las Colinas, Will Irving Lose Its Lustre With Luxury Buyers?

By Joanna England / August 15, 2013 /

Will the horses of Las Colinas keep charging without the Cowboys there? Poor, Beth Van Duyne! First the Byron Nelson announced that it will be relocating, and now the Cowboys are pulling up stakes from their Valley Ranch training facility and heading for Frisco. The Irving mayor must be having fits! Of course, what we…

Who's Living in Your Guest House? Number of Boomerang Kids at All-Time Highs

By Joanna England / August 15, 2013 /

If you have a grown child living in your guest house, raise your hand. If you’ve got your hand in the air, you’re not alone. Not by a long shot, in fact. Now, why is that recent college grad living rent free back in the nest? Some say that there are just as many reasons…

Thursday Three Hundred: 70s Contemporary in Lake Highlands Is Perfect Inside

By Joanna England / August 15, 2013 /

Another great Lake Highlands reno! I am a sucker for a renovated 70s contemporary, mostly because I love all of the cool windows and lofty exposed-beam ceilings. I can just imagine its past life — avocado shag carpet, funky wallpaper, polyester-clad owners, and low-slung furniture. In this life, though, this 3,458-square-foot home at 10001 Woodlake…