Highland Park

Attention All Downsizers: 35 Perfectly-Sized Luxury Townhomes Coming to Highland Park

By Candy Evans / February 28, 2015 /

I haven’t even written this post yet, I’m awaiting a call back from the developer, Robert Elliott, but three friends have contacted me and asked me about the new townhome development going in on Abbott Avenue between Knox and Armstrong Parkway, on the far eastern edge of Highland Park. Robert: I am going to predict…

Listing Your Rental On Your Own? Lessor and Lessee Beware.

By Bethany Erickson / February 22, 2015 /

Ann Marie Marthens has a two bedroom charmer in Highland Park she is leasing for $3,000 a month. Nestled on Abbott Avenue, it’s close to Armstrong Elementary and within walking distance to all the fun on Knox/Henderson and the Katy Trail. As the property owner, she listed it on Trulia, as well as mentioned its availability…

Dallas City Council Candidate Adam McGough Faces Residency Questions

By Bethany Erickson / February 19, 2015 /

Did Dallas City Council candidate Adam McGough buy a condo in Highland Park just for the chance to send his kids to Highland Park ISD? McGough, a former chief of staff for Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and current candidate for District 10 city council seat, says yes, but it’s not like that. Highland Park ISD officials, however,…

Surf and Turf: Time to Play Ball on the Field Behind This Hal Thompson Lakeside Drive Estate

By Candy Evans / February 9, 2015 /

This has to be one of the most significant Monday Morning Millionaires we have ever featured on CandysDirt! 4412 Lakeside is a perfect example of an historical, iconic Dallas home that has been loved, preserved, updated, and cherished with every design sensibility spanning several well-heeled owners. It was one of the very first homes built…

Brand New Transitional Home in Golden Corridor of the Park Cities

By Joanna England / January 14, 2015 /

  What a beauty! This stunning home not only has great looks, but its location can’t be beat. On the corner of Tulane and Amherst sits this brand-new five-bedroom, five-bath home built by Ellen Grasso & Sons. Just from the curb you are awestruck by the combination of clean lines, geometric styling, bronze standing-seam roof,…