Iconic Real Estate

This Masterfully Kept Midcentury Modern Split-Level Ranch Is Going To Go Fast!

By Karen Eubank / May 2, 2026 /

We must be besotted with this Midcentury Modern split-level ranch. We featured it in 2021 and in 2023, and it’s fascinating to look back to see how each owner put their imprint on it. I’ll link those old articles so you can time-travel! However, it’s hard to beat this latest iteration because it resonates on a…

Head Behind The Pink Wall For An Oh-So-Glam Tour Of Open Houses

By Nikki Barringer / September 19, 2020 /

This Sunday (as in tomorrow) there’s a Parade of Open Houses happening “behind the Pink Wall” from 2 to 4 p.m. But before we even get to the tour, first we need a history lesson, a primer, and a little bit of “Oh, I did NOT know that.” Briggs Freeman’s Jena May put us in…

This Blue Ridge Traditional Is A Little House On An Almost Prairie

By Nikki Barringer / May 12, 2020 /

If you’re looking for small town, Mayberry living, have you met Blue Ridge? It’s about an hour north of Dallas, just east of Melissa and nestled in the county of Fannin. There’s a restaurant in Blue Ridge called Cattleman’s Cafe, so if you’re wondering if it’s the real deal small town feel, it most definitely…

Best of 2019: 2019 Was A Big Year For Agent Migrations

By Joshua Baethge / December 30, 2019 /

In 2019 agents worked to find a balance between the firepower of large international firms and the perceived advantages of smaller local brands.  The year will also be remembered for the loss of one of Dallas’s most iconic firms. In March, news broke that Virginia Cook Realtors would be closing after 20 years in North…

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,”…