East Dallas

Featured Realtor: Brand New Agent Heather Burns Loves Cities, Homes, And People

By Joanna England / May 6, 2015 /

Very rarely do we get to profile new Realtors and see why they got into the business with such a dynamic, changing market. Sometimes these Realtors are switching careers from less-interesting, more stressful professions. Sometimes they just fall into it with grace and aplomb. Heather Burns decided to start a career in residential real estate…

Lovely Lakeshore Listing Has Style For Miles

By Joanna England / May 5, 2015 /

The second I saw this brand new listing from Scott Carlson, I knew we had to feature it here on CandysDirt.com. It’s one of those homes that really sticks with you. A remodeled ranch in Lakewood, this house hits all the high notes with open spaces, luxurious finishes, and a beautiful kitchen. Its tremendous and…

Little Forest Hills Modern Puts the “Fun” in Funky

By Joanna England / May 1, 2015 /

Teardowns are a contentious topic in Little Forest Hills, an East Dallas neighborhood that has tried twice to get a conservation district overlay, failing both times. Still, as many residents in Hollywood Santa Monica know, not every home is worth saving, especially those that are tiny, ramshackle affairs that seem almost propped up on cinder…

Get a Peep at The Coops in Dallas’ Most Unique Home Tour

By Joanna England / May 1, 2015 /

I can say, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that this home tour is the smallest and most unique in Dallas. It’s one of those events that has people saying “Only in East Dallas!” That’s what I love about it, too. If you haven’t already heard, A Peep at The Coops is an annual chicken…

In Love With Hollywood Heights, The Blythe Family Found a Fabulous New Build

By Joanna England / April 24, 2015 /

When the Blythe family moved to the Hollywood Santa Monica neighborhood years ago, they fell in love with the style and charm of the Tudors and traditionals in the area. But with a family, it made things quite difficult to enjoy their 1930s home on Monte Vista with a cramped floorplan. Then they found this…