Highland Park
Allie Beth Allman and her late husband, Pierce Allman, purchased their unit at the Crestpark in Highland Park in 2010. The home was perfect for the pair — beautiful views, gorgeous interiors, and a floor plan that is perfect for how often the two entertained. But their dream luxury condominium turned into a nightmare when,…
Educating our readers and offering resources is of paramount importance here at CandysDirt.com, especially when it comes to historic preservation. So many people and companies don’t have any idea about the tools available to preserve their homes or buildings. Chief among these tools are landmarking, historic tax credits, and deed restrictions. If we are not proactive, individually and as a…
Have you ever done a deep dive into the history of duplexes? Because I have. And guess what? That info is sparse, y’all. I was directed to a lot of books, but the real question is, is it on Audible? Because I have a credit. ANYWAY, here’s a pretty impressive Highland Park duplex that offers…
In a word, yes. Find yourself a smart, creative interior designer, and your historic Highland Park home will stand a much better chance of survival. I’m not picking on Highland Park in particular. In general, if you have a historic home, you must meet the expectations buyers have today. That means keeping it up to…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, right? Lights are tracing rooflines throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region, and this being Texas, subtlety ain’t part of the deal around here. Christmas light gawking is as traditional as hot chocolate and poinsettias. When it comes to Christmas lights, boundaries are nonexistent. Bigger is better, more is…
