Dallas real estate

Grab Your Mallet, as This Ash Bluff Mansion Has History of Horsing Around

By Joanna England / May 9, 2016 /

Show of hands: How many of our CandysDirt.com readers enjoyed the beautiful weather at the annual Polo on the Lawn match this past Saturday? It was a wonderful event held at Prestonwood Polo Club in Oak Point, benefiting Children’s Miracle Network. But did you know that 23 Ash Bluff Lane was once the site of…

Stunning 1925 Hollywood Heights Tudor with Period Charm and Modern Functionality

By Karen Eubank / May 9, 2016 /

This stunning 1925 Hollywood Heights Tudor at 6932 Santa Monica Drive is so spectacular, it was featured in the 2013 Hollywood Heights Neighborhood home tour. But life wasn’t all glamour for this adorable Tudor angel. It’s very hard to imagine, but once upon a time she stood vacant for two years. A family of raccoons even had…

Bruce Graf Helps Baby Boomers Age-in-Place With Smart Updates

By Joanna England / May 3, 2016 /

“For most folks, their home is the biggest investment they own,” said Bruce Graf, a home remodeler with more than 30 years of experience in working with multiple generations of families. Graf has helped families remodel a house to accommodate growth, and then returned years later to adapt their home to special health needs so…

AIA Dallas Unbuilt Design Awards Highlight Innovative Architecture

By Joanna England / April 27, 2016 /

Tragically, not every project that an architect designs makes its way from concept to reality. Truly, some of the most ground-breaking work that architects do never break ground. However, these designs and concepts deserve recognition, and that’s just what the AIA Dallas Unbuilt Awards will do. This year’s pop-up exhibition tomorrow, April 28, from 6:30…

David Griffin Launches Colvin Court Townhomes With Exclusive First Look Event

By Joanna England / April 27, 2016 /

I know this is a little unorthodox for our weekly High Caliber Home of the Week feature, but we would be remiss if we didn’t draw a little attention to a cool new development right off of Gilbert Street in Oak lawn. Designed by renowned, award-winning architect Russell Buchanan, this beautiful limestone and metal grouping…