Galaxy Modern

The Fine Art of Optimizing Home Value

By Elaine Raffel / July 26, 2020 /

How important is the artwork when it comes to selling a house? Just ask Briggs Freeman Realtor Janelle Alcantera. Her ultra-modern Paul Merrill-designed listing sold immediately after she replaced the home’s staged art with original abstracts by local artist Julie Shunick Brown.

Pool Porn: 7 Hot Backyards That Will Make You Swoon

By Elaine Raffel / April 27, 2020 /

If sheltering in place has you going off the deep end, we’ve got a diversion. Seven spectacular swimming pools that feel more like vacation resorts—no travel or reservations necessary.

A Northcrest Transitional Lease with a Mav Neighbor!

By Karen Eubank / April 18, 2020 /

If you’re looking for a luxury lease to fall in love with, this is it. And if you’re clever, you’ll lease it, and then buy it, because this brand new Northcrest transitional by Freestyle Custom Homes is impressive. Very impressive. How often do you find a catering kitchen and an elevator in a 3,720-square-foot property?…

Melshire Estates Midcentury Modern Gets a Masterful Makeover

By Karen Eubank / February 26, 2019 /

Janelle Alcantara lives and breathes modern architecture. When she spotted this Melshire Estates Midcentury Modern at 5546 Charlestown Drive, it was one of those honey-stop-the-car moments. Alcantara is not just an architecture lover — she’s also a senior associate with David Griffin & Company Realtors. She sees a lot of homes, and she sees a…

There’s Room For Everyone, Disruption Panel Proves at Dallas Builders Event

By Candy Evans / February 8, 2019 /

I had the privilege of moderating a panel stuffed to the gills with creative, talented real estate professionals yesterday at the Dallas Builders Association’s luncheon. The panel, featuring some of the top disruptors in the industry, had a lively discussion with one overarching theme: there’s room for everyone in this new playing field for the…