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Splurge vs. Steal: Two University Park Tudor Revival-style Houses with Big Character

By Leah Shafer / March 12, 2018 /

From roughly the 1890s through the 1940s, America had a love affair with Tudor Revival-style houses. So much so that during the 1920s, about a quarter of all new residential builds across the country were Tudor-styled. These houses offer true craftsmanship and attention to detail, which is part of their appeal.  The Depression tanked new construction,…

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Splurge vs. Steal: Two Renovated Midcentury Modern Houses

By Leah Shafer / February 19, 2018 /
Splurge vs. Steal: Two Renovated Midcentury Modern Houses | CandysDirt.com

One of the most popular housing styles around the country is midcentury modern. Classic features in these houses built between the early 1930s to mid-1960s include open floorplans, clean lines, light-filled spaces,  and a simplicity of style that translates beautifully into 2018.  Certain Dallas neighborhoods have pockets of these architectural gems; many have been lovingly…

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Stylish Interior Spaces, Luxe Amenities Elevate Our DFW Open Houses This Week

By Leah Shafer / July 7, 2016 /

We love bringing you an insider look at hot North Texas properties with our CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column. Every Thursday, we pick five fabulous DFW open houses you shouldn’t miss. This week, our houses range in price from $549K to $1.32 million. You’ll find a range of properties, from a Coronado Hills cutie zoned for Lakewood Elementary to…

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Cute Midcentury Vibe of East Dallas Lochwood Home Offer Big Possibilities

By Leah Shafer / March 8, 2016 /

Our Tuesday Two Hundred takes us to the lush Lochwood neighborhood of East Dallas. The home at 11324 Carissa Dr. is near greenbelts, wooded areas, hiking trails, and creeks, and the area has mature trees and is close to White Rock Lake. This is a 3-2 with 1,300 square feet, built in 1962. The interior offers an open floorplan, vaulted…

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