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It’s officially a new year. The champagne has been popped, the toasts have been made, and the resolutions are well underway. In the spirit of all things shiny and new, we’re celebrating the most innovative Inwood Homes of the Week sponsored by Inwood National Bank. From Scandinavian sleek to Santa Barbara-inspired architecture, we’re ranking our…
When classic architectural styles meet new construction, you have the makings of a standout home. When that home is practically indistinguishable from its original counterparts, the authenticity and allure are exponentially greater. In the case of this Peak’s Suburban Addition home in Old East Dallas, the owners improved an empty corner lot and built a…
At first, I thought this was a new home. But no no no. The home was built in 1929. In 2008, the owners embarked on one of those “take it to the studs” type remodels, completely changing the interiors, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, expanding a bit, and bringing in crucial updates. Additional improvements were made in 2018, including a restored slate roof. But every charming, aesthetic and architectural element worth saving from the original home was saved and cherished. So the home has wonderful formals, as homes back then did, but also a modern, open floor plan (great for entertaining) in the more casual living areas. And yes, original glass door knobs…
It is no secret we are in love with The Peninsula, a small finger of East Dallas dirt that stretches around White Rock Lake’s eastern shore just off Buckner Boulevard. We write about almost every home that hits the market there for several reasons: It’s so hot, properties barely last on the market. In…
I will never forget the time I first looked at homes in this part of town, Midway Hollow, on Van Ness Lane, to be exact. A Realtor told me that this was the kind of neighborhood where you come outside and see the elves dancing with little stars all around. This was in 1980 and…
