Dallas real estate

Troy Aikman Ups Ante For Highland Park Home to $5.95M

By Joanna England / December 1, 2014 /

Candy told you last week that this incredible Highland Park home on Normandy owned by none other than former Dallas Cowboy star quarterback Troy Aikman was listed with Allie Beth Allman for $5.3 million. Well, they’ve bumped that price up a bit to perhaps narrow the field of bidders, and now you can own this gorgeous…

Inspiring Casa Linda Home Bridges Contemporary Design With Craftsman Aesthetic (And a Creek, Too!)

By Joanna England / November 26, 2014 /

Dan Koller, the absolutely incredible publications manager over at Dave Perry-Miller & Associates, sent this listing my way on Monday. “Something tells me this house will tickle your fancy,” Koller said. Holy cannoli, was he right! Not only that, but I drive by this home all the time, but I had no idea what kind…

70s Contemporary With a Transitional Facelift in Richardson ISD

By Joanna England / November 20, 2014 /

When Brittney Warren, a dynamo of a Realtor with Rogers Healy and Associates, told me about this updated 1970s contemporary inside Richardson ISD, I found it hard to believe the price: $319,900. That’s a rare bird if anything, to find a home in this area at that price. But to see one that is updated,…

Lakewood Theater Makeover Concerns Preservationists, Neighbors

By Leah Shafer / November 14, 2014 /

The Lakewood Theater has stood as a colorful and beloved East Dallas landmark in Lakewood Shopping Center since its 1938 opening. So recent news reported by Nancy Nichols at D Magazine that the theater, located at 1825 Abrams Parkway, will be getting new tenants and a new look next year has preservationists and neighbors concerned. This is…

Adorable Brick and Stone Cottage Inside Stonewall Jackson Attendance Area

By Joanna England / November 14, 2014 /

We know that Lakewood Elementary is extremely sought after, with homes that would have sold for the mid $200ks a year and some change ago, selling for upwards of $325K in most cases. Of course, then there’s the M Streets area that feeds into Stonewall Jackson Elementary. It’s sought after for two reasons — not…