East Dallas

University Terrace Cottage Is Family-Friendly Home, Zoned for Lakewood Elementary

By Leah Shafer / February 25, 2016 /

Our Thursday Three Hundred is a lovely University Terrace cottage, built in 1955 and meticulously maintained and updated. Located at 7320 Lehigh Dr., this home is a 3-2 with 1,464 square feet, situated in the Lakewood Elementary attendance zone, rated a “10” out of 10 by GreatSchools.org. University Terrace is a fabulous East Dallas neighborhood with about 3,550 residents,…

Air Quality Concerns at Lakewood Elementary Surface After Students Take Ill

By Joanna England / February 22, 2016 /

Crews were inside Lakewood Elementary over the weekend, monitoring the air quality inside the school after reports of children being nauseated, dizzy, and lethargic during the school day. One child even vomited in between classes. This is the second time parents have voiced concern over air quality inside the school. Just last year a dead…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Lakewood Tudor is a Rare Opportunity to Own a Grand Original

By Karen Eubank / February 22, 2016 /

One of the most beautiful Tudor homes in Lakewood just hit the market Friday. If you’ve ever lusted after one of these gorgeous original houses, this is a rare opportunity to own a grand 1927 beauty that has all the classic elements intact. Nancy Johnson of Dave Perry-Miller & Associates has listed 6907 Lakewood Blvd.…

Friday Five Hundred: Hollywood Santa Monica Tudor Gets Subtle Makeover With Smashing Results

By Karen Eubank / February 19, 2016 /

When I saw this charming 1938 Hollywood Santa Monica Tudor, I didn’t even recognize it as the same adorable cottage, at 6804 Vivian Avenue, that I’d written about three years ago. I couldn’t put my finger on why I failed to remember it, as the prominent leaded window with stained glass accents is such a…

Get Inspired This Weekend By These Five Open Houses Around Dallas

By Leah Shafer / February 18, 2016 /

Every week, we’re featuring five fantastic open houses in Dallas (and suburbs from time to time) here at CandysDirt. This week, we’ve found an exceptional group of homes on the market now. They range in price from $365,000 to $760,000. You’ll find everything from one of the best Tudor renovations we’ve seen in Hollywood/Santa Monica, to a…