Dallas

Highland Meadows Home Offers Peace and Quiet in Northeast Dallas

By Joy Donovan / December 13, 2024 /

Sometimes one needs to retreat from the rat race… Sometimes one longs for a haven, a sanctuary, a refuge, even an oasis. And that, Dallas house shoppers, is exactly how Realtor Terri Brak Thomas describes her listing at 11046 McCree Road in Lake Highlands. Buying this could be buying a roof overhead, plus some well-deserved…

Mediterranean in Ravinia Heights Checks All the ‘Must-Have’ Boxes

By Joy Donovan / November 29, 2024 /

On those TV shows where viewers get to look over the shoulders of prospective buyers searching for houses, there’s always a checklist of “must-haves.” So, let’s create a checklist for this week’s Friday 500,000 listing. “Must-haves” on this list would be the Oak Cliff area, historic charm without the headaches of updating, a distinctive facade,…

Glenridge Estates Gets a Georgian Gem and We’re Giving You First Look

By Daniel Lalley / October 25, 2024 /

A close cousin to the American colonial, the Georgian is one of the most timeless designs of all time. With roots in the British Isles, this style is engrained within the avenues of America’s most coveted communities. Revival renditions in this category are all over the pop culture landscape. From the McCallister residence from Home…

Saving the Pink Bathrooms in a 1954 Casa View Midcentury Modern

By Joy Donovan / October 25, 2024 /

“Save the pink bathrooms” is an oft-heard rallying cry of East Dallas. That mantra evidently was heard by the sellers of the character-filled Midcentury Modern home at 3114 San Vincente Ave. in Dallas. The bubble-gum pink tile remains in this updated house making a direct call back to the 1950s. Yes, there are those who…

Dallas Condo Just a Short Stroll from Lower Greenville Action

By Joy Donovan / September 27, 2024 /

Let’s see, Lower Greenville Avenue is a hip stretch of real estate with lots and lots to do and see. Popular eateries. Live music. Trendy boutiques. Fun people. Terrific location, but maybe too busy — even rowdy — to live in the midst of it all, right? But what if you could skip the parking…