Dallas real estate

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…

What’s Up With the Uptown Sam’s? Pretty Major League Court Victory For Neighbors

By Candy Evans / October 30, 2014 /

In the fight against a big-box corporate behemoth in an area several urban planners, along with the city of Dallas’ own “Forward! Dallas” plan, say is better suited for pedestrian oriented development, the little guy won a huge battle this week. The East Village Association, the neighborhood group that has spearheaded the fight against a…