Heaven Porteous

Home Builders Accommodate Demand For Home Offices, Outdoor Retreats In Post-Pandemic Era

By April Towery / May 22, 2022 /

It’s been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic blindsided Americans, prompting us to self-quarantine, wear masks, and do the dreaded social distancing dance. Now that businesses have long-since reopened and the kids are back to school, the home is no longer just a place to crash after a hard day’s work. The grown-ups are there…

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Neighborhood Knock-Outs: These Midway Hollow Specs Exemplify Contemporary Cool

By Elaine Raffel / November 26, 2019 /

It’s impossible not to notice the plethora of exceptional contemporaries in Midway Hollow — and the Iconic Real Estate signs in front of them. Each exemplifies the CandysDirt.com-approved builder’s trademark style: homes that are sleek and modern, yet at the same time, warm and inviting. “Our aesthetic leans toward minimalism and a mix of materials,”…

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Avant Group Brings Fresh Ideas to Bolivar Listing

By Joanna England / July 23, 2018 /

When I first saw The Avant Group‘s latest completed Midway Hollow home, I was fascinated. The small-batch builder does a fantastic job of building homes that feel so much more expensive than their sub-$1 million prices, with fantastic finish-out and smart home packages that add so much value to their contemporary aesthetic. But this new…

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Another Stunning Northwest Dallas Contemporary From The Avant Group

By Joanna England / March 28, 2018 /

When you enter an Avant Group custom home, there’s a certain atmosphere of sleek sophistication and glamour that you can expect. That’s not a coincidence, says Heaven Porteous, who oversees this small-batch builder’s design and finish-out. Their latest spec home on the market in Northwest Dallas’ Ridgecrest Village neighborhood (north of Northwest Highway and west…

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When Marketing Spec Builds, Staging is a Game-Changer

By Joanna England / September 6, 2017 /

  It’s hard picturing yourself in a home that is completely empty. Sometimes it’s even harder in a new build. That’s why staging is so important, especially for spec homes.    When The Avant Group — a CandysDirt.com Approved Builder — finished this beautiful contemporary two story in Midway Hollow, the home’s incredibly lofty ceilings…

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