Jamie Kohlmann

A Surprising Preston Hollow Home That Meets Every Need!

By Karen Eubank / November 21, 2025 /

When Rhonda and Fraser Marcus moved back to Dallas in 2009, they wanted a family home in Preston Hollow, close to great schools. It had to flow well for entertaining adults as well as kids. “This one was the perfect style and in the best location,” Rhonda said.  And it still is! I’ve always said you…

You Can Still Get a $6K Lot at Cedar Creek Lake — or a $19M Retreat With Room for 30

By Shelby Skrhak / August 4, 2025 /

Lakefront listings are surging across Texas, and Cedar Creek Lake — located a little more than an hour southeast of Dallas — is one of the most active markets in the state, according to a new summer report from LakeHomes.com. I mean, where else can you find an undeveloped lot for just $6,000 or a…

Lakefront Living With a Cape Cod Twist — Your Dream Holiday Getaway Awaits at Pinnacle Club

By CandysDirt / July 26, 2025 /

If ever there were a home made for hot summer weekends, cozy winter holidays, or any number of feeble but still highly justifiable reasons to escape the city, it’s this one. Welcome to 127 Hilton Head Island Dr. — a Cape Cod-style showstopper perched on nearly an acre of prime waterfront in the gated Pinnacle…

Farmers Branch Is The Best Kept Secret in Dallas, and JH Design + Build Knows Why

By Karen Eubank / October 7, 2024 /

Although Farmers Branch is truly the best-kept secret in Dallas right now, back in the 1840s, it was the best-known city in Texas. That’s due to the Texan Emigration and Land Company. They took over the Peters Colony in 1844, advertised extensively in Europe, and attracted thousands to settle here. These settlers were astute enough…

They Work Hard: The Perry-Miller Streiff Group Again Tops RealTrends, Tom Ferry Rankings

By CandysDirt / June 1, 2024 /

Dallas has a lot of hardworking real estate agents because it’s a highly competitive market. In case you were wondering just how hardworking they are, you might consider this highly-anticipated annual ranking as your definitive guide: the RealTrends + Tom Ferry “The Thousand” and “RealTrends Verified” (formerly America’s Best). Yes, it’s a mouthful. The prestigious…