Historic Homes

How a Landmark Designation Can Protect Your Historic Home

By Karen Eubank / August 6, 2021 /

We hear a lot about historic homes that should have has a landmark designation being lost to the wrecking ball. This is completely preventable but it requires a bit of effort on the part of a homeowner. It’s worth it! Let’s say you purchased a gorgeous vintage home and pulled out all the stops to…

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A Cozy Lakewood Bungalow Owned by an Architect Hits The Market

By Amy Puchaty / April 23, 2021 /

It’s hard to deny the beauty of a 1930s Lakewood charmer. And this week, our Friday Five Hundred is just that – a stunning, steal of a deal on one of the best blocks in the neighborhood. Plus, it offers timeless appeal, modern updates, and all the historic details. Don’t sleep on this one y’all. It’s sure…

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Move On These Dallas Beauties Before It’s Too Late

By Amy Puchaty / February 7, 2021 /

Fancy a Dallas deal? Well we found two that are sure to make you smile! Our latest search takes us to an M Streets listing on Vanderbilt Avenue up north and an Oak Cliff craftsman down south. Take your pick between these two Dallas finds in this week’s Splurge vs. Steal. Splurge: Desirable Dallas Digs With…

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David Preziosi: The Struggle to Save Historic Homes is Real

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 17, 2020 /

David Preziosi, FAICPExecutive Director, Preservation Dallas It has always been a struggle in Dallas and the Park Cities to save historic homes from the wrecking ball. We have lost so much over the years and continue to do so because historic properties face incredible pressure, from property valuations to a desire for increased density.  The…

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These Lakewood Lookers Are Almost Too Good To Be True

By Amy Puchaty / October 17, 2020 /

In Lakewood, the closer you get to White Rock Lake the more it will cost you. The area is a hotspot for those who want to stay active outdoors. Plus, it offers a tight-knit community feel, especially in the fall where porch pumpkins make their debut and everyone gears up for some Texas-size trick-or-treating. And…

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