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Sam Claussen Was Destined for a Real Estate Career

By Karen Eubank / June 20, 2017 /

“I’ve always been drawn to real estate and architecture,” Sam Claussen said. “My dad was an architect, and when I was growing up, a part of the house was always under construction. We were always fixing things on our own, expanding, and renovating.” Although Claussen hadn’t visualized a career in real estate, he knew he…

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This 1960’s Remodel by Spruce Designs is a Modern Masterpiece

By Karen Eubank / June 8, 2017 /
This 1960's Remodel by Spruce Designs is a Modern Masterpiece | CandysDirt.com

If anyone knows how to take a home from drab to fab, it’s Spruce Designs. We are continually amazed at their transformations. Our Inwood House of the Week at 4335 Glenaire Dr. is a 1960’s remodel they recently completed and it’s a perfect example of the right way to bring new life to an older home.

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Contemporary Midcentury Modern Masterpiece

By Karen Eubank / June 1, 2017 /

Our Inwood House of the Week at 4311 Middleton Road is what the architect, Mark Domiteaux of Domiteaux + Baggett, calls a contemporary midcentury modern. It combines the classic elements of midcentury modern style with cutting-edge green features, resulting in one of the most timeless homes we’ve ever seen.

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Gorgeous Georgian Revival Home Tops Our Weekly Roundup of Dallas Open Houses

By Leah Shafer / August 4, 2016 /

Every Thursday, we bring you a look at five hot North Texas properties with the CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column. You definitely should mark these on your calendars! A Georgian Revival in the Belmont Conservation District tops our open house roundup this week. We’ve also got a North Oak Cliff townhome with killer views of…

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Meticulously Renovated Midcentury Modern on Mayflower

By Joanna England / June 8, 2016 /

When architect and city councilman Vernon Smith built this Oak Cliff home in 1949, much of the features were revolutionary for the time. A double carport worked well for the growing number of two-car households. The windows and lines were clean and angular. The floorplan allowed for movement throughout the space with relative ease. And that…

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