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Remodeled Corner Unit in Downtown Overlooks Rooftop Pool, Terrace

By Leah Shafer / March 17, 2015 /

There’s a new downtown property on the market that’s got the kind of luxury amenities you usually see on Turtle Creek, but for under $300K: a sixth-floor corner unit on Elm Street at North Akard with a stellar view, modern interior, and prime location. The condo at 1505 Elm St. #604 is pretty much everything…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Cute 1960s Ranch Has Vaulted Ceilings, Skylight

By Leah Shafer / March 10, 2015 /

I’m loving these newly listed houses that have snow in their real estate photos! Today’s Tuesday Two Hundred is a brand-spanking-new listing at 3714 Crown Shore Dr. near Marsh and Forest lanes, and the snow photos are just the tip of the iceberg. (Sorry, I punned.) This 4-2 ranch has 1,933 square feet, fantastic vaulted…

Fort Worth Friday: Secluded Contemporary on Acre Feels Like Treetop Hideaway

By Leah Shafer / March 6, 2015 /

When I was a kid, I really wanted a treehouse. I dreamed of a hidden place in the treetops where I could read books and draw, away from my worries. I badgered and begged to no avail, and to this day, treehouses are objects of fascination for me. Today’s Fort Worth Friday satisfies that part…

East Dallas Midcentury Ranchette Packs a Powerful Punch in Modest Footprint

By Leah Shafer / March 3, 2015 /

That old saying about good things coming in small packages can be hard to reconcile with the “bigger-is-better” mentality that often rules Texas real estate. But it’s an easy fit in today’s Tuesday Two Hundred, a cozy midcentury ranchette in East Dallas at 823 Lake Terrace Dr. With 1,490 square feet and a great layout,…

It’s My Mansion: Colorful N. Oak Cliff Tudor Has Vintage Charm, Two Full Bathrooms

By Leah Shafer / March 2, 2015 /

With ever-increasing home values in North Oak Cliff, househunters are quick to snatch up a good deal, and the darling Tudor at 2757 Ivandell Ave. is no exception. It’s been on the market for just nine days and is already under contract! But as a 2-2 with 1,504 square feet for $189,900, and loads of original character…