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5 Dallas Open Houses Not to Miss

By Leah Shafer / October 8, 2015 /

If the State Fair is not your thing this weekend, make time to visit these five open houses around Dallas. They represent diverse neighborhoods, from Uptown and East Kessler Park, to Northwest Dallas and Turtle Creek. The prices range from the $289,000 to $749,500, and the styles of these houses and condos run the gamut from modern industrial in…

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Sparkman Club-Highland North Reno Is Quick Flip That Makes Most of Space

By Leah Shafer / October 8, 2015 /

Sometimes, house flips get a bad rap. But many flippers make smart choices that turn outdated properties into warm, welcoming homes with lot of amenities. Today’s Thursday Three Hundred is just such a example. Located in Northwest Dallas at 3506 Warick Dr., near Royal and Marsh lanes, the house sold on Sept. 12, and went back on…

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Tuesday Two Hundred: Lake Highlands North Home Is Updated, Move-in Ready

By Leah Shafer / October 6, 2015 /

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story quoted the LBJ Express website, which said there were sound walls installed in this area to reduce highway noise. That is incorrect. We regret the error. We know that living “inside the loop” (635, of course) is imperative for some folks. Today’s Tuesday Two Hundred is a Lake…

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North Oak Cliff Flip Went From Pitiful to Pristine in Just Under Three Months

By Leah Shafer / September 29, 2015 /

For fans of home renovation television shows, today’s Tuesday Two Hundred will have a satisfying feel. The house at 810 W. 12th St. has a great location, near Jefferson and Zang in North Oak Cliff, but was pretty much a dump when it sold in July for $93,000. A clever investor swooped in, made massive changes…

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Lake Highlands Estates Home Has Custom-Build Features Coupled with Vintage Charm

By Leah Shafer / September 24, 2015 /

Some home renovations go halfway, updating a few spots here and there. Today’s Thursday Three Hundred is not that kind of reno. The owners of the home at 561 Classen Dr. have gone all in, updating and improving the place from stem to stern, and the results are marvelous. It has the clean, finished feel and amenities of…

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