Highland Park

One of These Days, Highland Park Homeowners Will Learn to Lock Their Cars

By Zachary Dickens / May 13, 2014 /

We’re not sure if Highland Park residents leave their vehicles unlocked more than people do in other places, but we do know it happens often in the town, and criminals take advantage of that fact. Just last week, burglars waltzed right into cars, trucks, and SUVs in Highland Park and helped themselves to the following items:…

Lease of the Week: Forget Red Wine in This Ivory Tower, You’ll Get Plenty Drunk Off The View

By Joanna England / April 23, 2014 /

Every time I see an incredible condo swathed in white carpet and upholstery, I always think about how I could never live there because folks, I am accident prone and I love red wine. When I bought my first nice piece of furniture (an antique cane-back chair with gorgeous blue and white damask upholstery) I…

The Mockingbird Tunnel: Once Upon a Time This Was a Good Idea Until, Yeah, NIMBY

By Candy Evans / April 22, 2014 /

Back in 2000, I vaguely remember the proposal to build a proposed toll tunnel under Mockingbird Lane from one end of the city to the other, creating virtually a cross-town expressway underground. But it got a very a cool reception, mostly from Park Cities residents.

Monday Morning Millionaire: Historic Beverly Drive Mansion in Highland Park is a Hal Thompson Masterpiece at $14,500,000

By Candy Evans / April 21, 2014 /

This home is so very Easter Monday, and also such a beautiful example of Highland Park neoclassical architectural history that defines Dallas real estate. Built in 1922 by the renown Hal Thompson, it sits on one of the most prestigious corners in the city (Eton and Beverly) with stately columns, slate and metal roof, perfectly…

Lease of the Week: Get Low Maintenance, Great Location With This University Park Condo

By Joanna England / April 16, 2014 /

If you’re looking for high-end residential leasing in the Park Cities, just go ahead and dial up the Dave Perry-Miller offices, because it seems like they have curbed the market! Seriously, just about every single lease I’ve found in Highland Park and University Park is listed with a Dave Perry-Miller associate.