Dallas real estate

Original Bath Plus Beautiful Updates in This University Terrace Ranch

By Joanna England / November 6, 2014 /

  University Terrace is so hot right now. This is the affordable Lakewood area, where you can get inside Lakewood Elementary’s attendance area in the $300K range. Most other neighborhoods that feed into Lakewood are going for $400K plus! Here, though, the lots are generous, the homes are somewhat newer (1950s and 60s as opposed…

Paul Turney-Designed and “Danish”-Built Custom Home in University Heights

By Joanna England / November 5, 2014 /

I love the story behind this gorgeous home. It was built in the true “transitional” style — the exterior and materials are high-quality and timeless, while the shapes and angles are all very modern feeling. Lots of clean lines and a cool neutral palette go so well with classical design attributes like coved ceilings and…

A Great Architect Can Make an Ugly Duckling Into a Swan, Says Wilson Fuqua

By Joanna England / November 3, 2014 /

Have you seen a house with plenty of potential, but less-than-stellar looks? These are the ugly ducklings of the housing market. According to architect Wilson Fuqua, perhaps all these crooked, flawed homes need are some figurative braces. These will help re-align the good things about the home. Jump for Fuqua’s unique perspective on turning a…

A Proud Dallasite: Nina Pham and Bentley’s Heartwarming Reunion

By Cassie Evans, J.D. / November 1, 2014 /

While everyone is out enjoying this glorious fall day, complete with cool weather and crisp air, Nina Pham, America’s favorite Ebola-free nurse, was reunited with her darling blenheim Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Bentley. Bentley stole most of the nation’s hearts when he became the first dog quarantined in case he had contracted Ebola from his…

Sweet Split Level on Large Lot is a Rare Find in Hollywood Heights

By Joanna England / October 31, 2014 /

Here we have another great listing from Britt Lopez in Hollywood Heights, only Lopez knows this home a little bit better than some of her previous listings. Why? Because she once owned it! This sweet split level at 1108 Valencia has so many cool selling points. Besides having a practically enormous master suite (unheard of!) and…