Eric Prokesh
I suppose the years are telling. I still consider a home built around the turn of the millennium a new build. However, 26 years — the age of this Mira Vista manor — is more than enough time to assess whether a house design is still relevant and will hold up over time. Located at…
Unique, affordable, and move-in ready — all three are rarely found in a listing description these days. Let’s begin with “unique.” This 1934 build in West Meadowbrook has an appealing, eclectic sophistication in what I’m dubbing Tex-Mex Deco. The stucco walls, devoid of ornament, and flat roof give a modern look to a classic Texas…
One enduring trend in recent times has been the urbanization of suburbs. Think: Office parks in North Dallas. And contrarily, suburbanization of city centers. Think: Pottery Barn in Lower Manhattan or Costco— for God’s sake — in East Harlem. Dallas has its own urban suburb, Bryan Place, with recent construction in the historic neighborhood dating…
Oh, boy. I can already hear Fairmount purists wailing about a contemporary renovation of a 104-year-old historic property. A drive-by reveals nothing of note to distinguish 1643 S. Henderson from many other Fairmount bungalows. On the exterior, a simple gabled roof, a columned porch, and a red front door are all pretty standard repertoire in…
I hadn’t intended to write about this listing at 1501 Elizabeth Blvd., which is one block from my own house, having frequently covered Ryan Place over the years and Elizabeth Blvd. in particular. In fact, one of the larger jazz-age spreads on Elizabeth Blvd. was my first submission eight years ago to CandysDirt.com. I attended…
