East Dallas

Thursday Three Hundred: Beautiful East Kessler Midcentury Modern Is Ready To Entertain Guests

By Joanna England / January 3, 2013 /

The frost is still on the ground this morning, and while I’m cozy in my 1950s post war in East Dallas, I know my husband wants to live the Midcentury Modern life in Oak Cliff. So, in 2013, we might find ourselves with a new address on the other side of town. That means I’m…

Thursday Three Hundred: In With The Old? That’s Right. Restored Junius Heights Charmer Needs a New Family For The New Year

By Joanna England / December 27, 2012 /

Of the neighborhoods I’ve househunted in and lived in, Junius Heights is my favorite. We didn’t end up buying in this area as it was out of our price range, but my husband and I rented our first home together there. It’s a neighborhood that’s easy to fall hard for — it’s one of the…

Tuesday Two Hundred: It’s Christmas Day, And This Sweet Little Alger Park House is a Great Gift

By Joanna England / December 25, 2012 /

I know, I know, houses aren’t exactly gifts. But what’s better than two young people in love, buying a house in a great neighborhood? That’s what I envision when I see 1634 McCosh. A young couple, signing the papers at the title company, getting the keys and racing over to their first home together. If…

It’s a Seller’s Market: Lake Park Estates and Alger Park/Ash Creek are Selling Like Hotcakes

By Joanna England / December 18, 2012 /

You remember that adorable three-bedroom at 926 Peavy that Candy loved so much? Well, it sold in a matter of days, just like we said it would. If you feel like you missed out on a great home in a HOT neighborhood, well, homes in the Lake Park Estates area and nearby Ash Creek/Alger Park…

Friday Five Hundred: Just Give Me a Glass of Iced Tea, Because This Front Porch is Where I’m Staying

By Joanna England / December 14, 2012 /

Who doesn’t love a good front porch? They’re gaining in popularity — builders such as JLD Custom Homes make beautiful ones — which is great because big front porches are excellent neighborhood gathering spaces. And trust me, you’ll want to meet your neighbors in this excellent Dallas ‘hood. Vickery place is such a great spot…