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A Bud Oglesby Bluffview Contemporary Estate Has Been Beautifully Reimagined

By Karen Eubank / April 11, 2022 /

I did a double-take on this Bluffview contemporary estate originally designed by Bud Oglesby because it has undergone such a stunning transformation since I last saw it. I was asked to consult on this property as a stager in 2005. I remember it being inspirational at the time, but it has now surpassed anything I…

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Keep the Paparazzi at Bay in This Beautiful, Discreet Preston Hollow Traditional

By Karen Eubank / October 4, 2021 /

I love a discreet home that does not shout “Look at me!” In pop culture parlance, I’ll take a classic Natalie Portman Academy Award red carpet dress over any oddball Kim Kardashian outfit. This Preston Hollow traditional is one of those classic, discreet homes. It’s what so many people want but have a hard time…

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Privacy And Serenity Await Inside This Jaw-Dropping Montecito Mediterranean

By Karen Eubank / August 23, 2021 /

I cannot remember when I’ve seen a house as beautiful as this Montecito Mediterranean. I think if Prince Harry and Meghan had chosen Dallas, it would have been ideal for them.  Not only is it drop-dead gorgeous, but it’s also private, which we all know is number one on Harry and Meg’s list. Located in…

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Briggs Freeman’s Faisal Halum Lands Title of Top Agent in Texas

By Joanna England / June 11, 2021 /

Being a successful real estate agent is hard. Being a successful agent in a huge city like Dallas is extremely difficult. But being named the top agent in a state that lives and breathes real estate? That’s a superhuman feat. However, that’s Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Faisal Halum for you — superhuman. We’ve featured so many…

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Modern Neoclassical Mansion in Old Preston Hollow

By Karen Eubank / September 30, 2019 /

What makes a great house? “It’s all about texture, scale, and detail,” said Lisa Luby Ryan. And Ryan should know. She designed this modern neoclassical mansion in Old Preston Hollow from the ground up. Ryan has been one of the go-to interior designers in Dallas for years. Her firm, Lisa Luby Ryan Design & Build,…

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