East Dallas

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…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Defying The Laws of Physics, This East Dallas Home is Much Bigger on The Inside

By Joanna England / September 10, 2013 /

OK, are there any Doctor Who fans out there? I don’t want to out myself as a geek without some kind of safety net. If you’ve ever watched the classic British Sci-Fi show (and seriously, why haven’t you?) then you know that the Doctor’s spaceship, which is called the TARDIS, has a very special feature…

Thursday Three Hundred: Can You Afford The M Streets? Sure You Can, With This Cute Cottage!

By Joanna England / August 29, 2013 /

The M Streets is a great urban area because it ticks off every box in the single-family-home amenity checklist and it’s 10 minutes from downtown. Great location close to shopping, work, and play? Check! Fabulous homes in a thriving upscale area? Check! Good elementary school? Check! Active neighborhood association? Check and check! So if you…