Lake Highlands

Walk to White Rock Lake From This Adorable Southern Traditional in The Peninsula

By Karen Eubank / October 20, 2016 /

When we first spotted this two-story southern traditional near White Rock Lake, we thought it must be one of those adorable original vacation lake cottages from the 1920s that had been beautifully remodeled. Well, we were wrong — it’s only 11 years old! Built in 2005, the 3,733-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-bathroom home is at 9259 Peninsula,…

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A Little More on the Lake Highlands-Richardson ISD Debate

By Bethany Erickson / October 14, 2016 /

Just a few things, after a day and a night of comments have rolled in, and after a few Lake Highlands friends and I talked. Firstly, I’d like to congratulate most of you (save one, but we talked it out) for remaining civil. From what I understand, this issue is contentious and has even resulted…

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Lake Highlands School Site Pits Neighborhood Against Richardson ISD

By Bethany Erickson / October 13, 2016 /

If you build a school, but most of the neighborhood is against it, will they come? That was the question I was left pondering after conversations on both sides of a debate over whether the proposed site for White Rock Valley Elementary. On one side, you have Richardson ISD, who insists that the site –…

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The Anti-McMansion: Fabulous Open Living in Lake Highlands by New Leaf Custom Homes

By Candy Evans / September 10, 2016 /

Now here is a home that could teach a few thousand builders some new tricks. A new home with smooth, clean lines, no turrets (clutching heart), no 10,000-foot ceilings, and even no “dust bunny graveyards” — fake crowns. Let’s call it the “anti-McMansion.” Indeed, I hope you are sitting down when you hear this: There…

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Lake Highlands Mid Century Modern Complete with Flawless Furnishings (and GREAT Hair!)

By Karen Eubank / August 27, 2016 /

Talk about move-in ready! This fabulous Lake Highlands Mid Century Modern at 9745 Wisterwood Drive is available fully furnished—down to the rugs on the floor and up to the artwork on the walls. And, it’s furnished flawlessly by someone who has excellent taste, impeccable style, and… you may even know him!

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