East Dallas

Tuesday Two Hundred: Lakeland Hills Contemporary Would Shine With The Right Touch

By Joanna England / October 1, 2013 /

Sure, a fresh coat of paint is necessary for a home heading for the market, but it won’t make a $250,000 home into a $325,000 home. And while 8806 Rolling Rock is a good, balanced contemporary home, it’s a listing that’s fallen victim to optimistic pricing. There’s no reason why this three-bedroom, two-bath home in…

Friday Four Hundred: Tudor on Velasco is Just About as Charming as Can Be

By Joanna England / September 27, 2013 /

We started this week with a gorgeous Scott Carlson listing, so it’s fitting that we end it with another. This listing is so fresh that its paint is still drying! Scott says that it’s getting a little freshening up done inside, and there will be some new photos afterward. Until then, he was happy to…

Throwback Thursday: Lime Green Bar, Wallpaper Everywhere, Makes This Lakewood Home A Time Warp

By Joanna England / September 19, 2013 /

Step inside 6832 Westlake and you’ll be taken back decades. That’s thanks to this immaculately maintained property on one of the most sought-after blocks in Lakewood at Westlake and Velasco. According to the listing from legendary civic booster and Ebby Realtor Mary Poss, this is a one-owner property that has never been on the market.…

Tuesday Two Hundred: It May Not Look Like Much From The Photos, But This Peavy Road Abode is a Bargain

By Joanna England / September 17, 2013 /

Here’s another installment in our every-so-often series of homes that look better than their photographs. That’s at least what I think of 2515 Peavy Road, a three-bedroom, two-bath traditional in a very hot area of East Dallas called Alger Park/Ash Creek. This very tidy and well-maintained traditional is just what the doctor ordered for first-time…

Thursday Three Hundred: After Stunning Remodel, Munger Place Cottage Has an Enviable Master Suite

By Joanna England / September 12, 2013 /

I love a good historic remodel. Older homes can be a tough nut to crack, and add to that the constraints of historic districts, well, it’s a challenge. So when I see a brilliant renovation of a historic property, I take notice. I kind of stumbled upon this home in my search for today’s Thursday…