Diane Sherman

This Winnetka Heights Craftsman Bungalow Is Credit to Brilliant Turn-of-the-Century Developer

By Karen Eubank / March 13, 2025 /

When we think about historic neighborhoods like Winnetka Heights, we don’t always consider or give enough credit to the developers. While we give great consideration to named architects, many developers are lost to time. That’s a shame, really, because the developers are the fellows who find the land, secure the financing, and come up with…

Wedglea Creek Garden Homes, a Secret Oak Cliff Lock-and-Leave Paradise

By Brenda Masse / November 6, 2024 /

Welcome to Wedglea Creek Garden Homes, an ideally located community of detached lock-and-leave townhomes that could be one of Oak Cliff’s best-kept secrets. And Diane Sherman has one of these rarely available homes for sale right now, which is why it is this week’s Highlight Home of the Week sponsored by Senior Loan Officer Lisa Peters of First Horizon.…

Preservationists Win First Steps to Saving Oak Cliff United Methodist Church

By Karen Eubank / August 22, 2024 /

Saving historic buildings like the Oak Cliff United Methodist Church requires a head for business, a depth of experience, and a tenacity to persevere in the face of great adversity. But what it requires, more than anything, is heart.  You must have a heart for preservation because, to put it plainly, it’s hard. Fortunately, Dallas…

A Loving Tribute Unfolds in Stevens Park Village

By Karen Eubank / August 18, 2024 /

This is a different kind of love story. It’s not only about the love of a home but also about a mother’s love. John Romero bought this charming 1941 Austin stone cottage in the Stevens Park Village neighborhood over 20 years ago. Like most of us, he had plans to fix up his home, but…

Take Advantage of the Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program for Big Savings

By Karen Eubank / July 11, 2024 /

If you are considering a purchase in one of Dallas’s 21 historic residential districts, the City of Dallas is ready to lend you a hand with its Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program. You can apply now for these city tax incentives that may encourage you to be bold and take that next step toward owning…