Kitchen and Bath Renovation

Merriman Park Marvel Renovated From Drab to Fab In Fast-Appreciating Neighborhood

By Leah Shafer / September 10, 2015 /

The increasing property values in East Dallas’ Merriman Park neighborhood are the stuff of happy homeowners. The house at 6852 Freemont St., our Thursday Three Hundred, is a totally renovated midcentury with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 2,473 square feet, listed last week by Jennifer Friedman Ackerman with Virginia Cook, Realtors for $399,900, or $162 per square foot.…

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Buckner Terrace Knockout Hits Market Thursday, Will Wow with Artsy, Modern Vibe

By Leah Shafer / September 8, 2015 /

When people think “East Dallas,” the neighborhoods that usually spring to mind are big names, like Lakewood, Forest Hills, Swiss Avenue, and Junius Heights. But a little further east and south of White Rock lake is the hidden jewel of Buckner Terrace, where prices are more affordable than many other East Dallas neighborhoods. The homes there are mostly…

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Richardson Reno Looks Unassuming, But Interior Space is Totally Reimagined

By Leah Shafer / July 21, 2015 /

Today’s Tuesday Two Hundred takes us to a North Richardson reno with over 2,000 square feet and interior updates that look stellar. The house at 3307 N. Spring Dr. near Renner and Jupiter roads is a total reimagining of the space: it was built in 1984, but looks modern and enticing. This 3-2 has 2,154…

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Updated Junius Heights Tudor Blends Classic Design With Modern Features

By Leah Shafer / June 25, 2015 /

Today’s Thursday Three Hundred is a rare treat. This Junius Heights Tudor, located just south of the heart of Lakewood at 731 Lipscomb Ave., charms with its vintage curb appeal and original details throughout the interior. Updates, like the quartz kitchen countertops, commercial-grade stainless steel range, and master bathroom addition, address common concerns in a house…

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Tuesday Two Hundred: Updated White Rock Cottage Makes Most of Floorplan

By Leah Shafer / May 26, 2015 /

There are a fair number of small houses in East Dallas near White Rock Lake. Many of them were built in the 1950s and 1960s, when closets were tiny, floorplans were divided up with lots of walls, and families were perfectly happy with just one bathroom. As homeowners renovate some of these houses, they’re rethinking…

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