Dallas real estate

Featured Realtor: Gia Marshello Has Sage Advice For Buyers and Sellers

By Joanna England / July 9, 2015 /

We are absolutely thrilled to feature Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Vice President Gia Marshello today. Why? Well, besides the fact that she’s just about the nicest person on the planet, she’s also immensely successful and absolutely down-to-earth at the same time. How is that possible? Seriously, we want to know! A native of New…

Behind That Traditional Exterior Lies a Completely Contemporary Kessler Park Abode

By Joanna England / July 7, 2015 /

Sure, North Oak Cliff is a hot market, but compared to the sky-high prices in other nabes, this area still has some fabulous deals. Take this Kessler Park home at 1004 N. Montclair. Not only does it have some ridiculous curb appeal (just look at that beautiful ivy-covered brick with stone accents!), but the interiors…

Restoring the Patio: From Glass Back to Fresh Air Was More Restoration than Renovation

By Jon Anderson / July 3, 2015 /

In every other part of my home, there was zero I wanted to restore. Gut? Heck yeah! But not restore. It was closed off, boxy and an inefficient use of space. In addition, the original 1966 finish materials were, well … 1966 finish materials. Flocked and metallic wallpaper, crumbling cabinetry, age-stained tile, and crow’s foot…

State Thomas Townhome Has Excellent Location, Fabulous Style, and a Price You Can’t Pass Up

By Joanna England / June 23, 2015 /

As Amanda Popken noted in one of her most recent columns here on CandysDirt.com, “67 percent of residents in Dallas-Fort Worth want to live in a walkable community at some point in their lives” and yet only 4 percent and 1.5 percent of the entire region can be classified as walkable. That’s why there’s such…

What Does Dad Want? Return That Tie, Because Juliette Coulter Says He Wants High-End Dirt!

By Joanna England / June 19, 2015 /

Father’s Day is about so much more than just firing up the grill and getting Dad a new tie. It’s about making memories and enjoying your family. Of course, memories are made at home, and what better gift for Dad than a home that suits him just right. Juliette Coulter has come up with a…