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This Richardson House Gives You a Front-Row Seat to The Cottonwood Arts Festival

By Nikki Barringer / September 19, 2023 /

Is it time to extoll the values of Richardson once again? It sure is. It’s the best, you guys. Solid central location, great activities such as the Cottonwood Arts Festival, the easiest access to Dallas, and as Keller Williams Heather Kobs pointed out, it’s 15 minutes to NorthPark Centre. Kobs lives in Richardson, I live…

This Dramatically Renovated Lakewood Cottage Is Her Dream Home

By Nikki Barringer / June 24, 2023 /

Back in the real estate frenzy a few years ago, a family moved into town. They fell in love with Lakewood, but the prices were staggering. That’s when the husband came up with a solution – to buy and impeccably remodel what was then a little diamond in the rough. He convinced his wife that…

This Downtown McKinney Home Has All The Amenities You Can Think of — And a Few You Can’t

By Nikki Barringer / May 10, 2023 /

Arguably, the biggest draw for McKinney is Historic Downtown McKinney. Not even COVID could keep this good little downtown down. They hung in there and we love them for it. Top Spots: Patina Green, Mellow Mushroom, Layered (it’s a modern, eclectic diner), CT Provisions (it’s fancy!), Hugs Cafe, and Sugarbacon. Favorite shops are birds &…

Take Time to Enjoy World-Class Porch Sitting in North Texas With These Open Houses

By Joy Donovan / April 6, 2023 /

Lemonade, coffee or maybe a glass of wine would be fine refreshments for enjoying on a home’s front porch. It’s April, and the living is easy, so buying a home where you can perfect porch sitting sounds like a good idea. In fact, this time of year, porch-sitting activities approach world-class level in North Texas.…

This Merriman Park Home Has 1970s Vibes Inside And Out

By Nikki Barringer / April 1, 2023 /

This is a house where friends gather. The listing agent Laura Mauelshagen‘s friend grew up in this Merriman Park home, where many, many friends poured in for pool parties and good times. It was built in 1974 and retains all the original good times vibes. Whee, this house is very ’70s. It’s been updated here…