Lake Highlands

When Does Mosquito Spraying Do More Harm Than Good? Just Ask The Dead Bees in Dallas

By Joanna England / August 12, 2013 /

Some residents near White Rock Lake woke up to a tragedy – massive numbers of dead bees all over neighborhoods that were subject to ground spraying by the City of Dallas last night. Sure, I hate mosquitoes just as much as anyone else, and with a toddler, I’m really scared of West Nile Virus, but…

Friday Four Hundred: Looking For a Fixer Upper in Lake Highlands? We Have The Perfect Listing!

By Joanna England / August 2, 2013 /

We talked about photos this week, and how sometimes a listing photo works against a potential sale, but what about fixer-uppers? You already know you’re going to be looking for outdated and slightly funky properties, so I guess the more photos the better, right? Well, if you’re in search of a great investment in a…

Making a Good House Better: Stephan Sardone Takes an L Streets House to The Studs to Find its Soul

By Joanna England / July 2, 2013 /

You know what? We don’t feature enough homes in the L Streets neighborhood. I really adore this area, which has such an incredibly diverse selection of architecture and style. You can find anything in the L Streets, from Midcentury Moderns, to 1970s contemporary, to post-war traditionals. It’s an amazing neighborhood. That’s part of the reason…

Magnificent Midcentury Modern To Make MLS Later This Week, But You Can Buy Before Then!

By Joanna England / June 26, 2013 /

Need a break from all of the news from Austin and Washington, D.C.? Here’s a lovely palate cleanser in the form of a breathtaking Midcentury Modern in Lake Highlands. Featured on the White Rock Home Tour, 8834 Capri Drive is a Zolicoffer and Associates-designed 1963 split-level with 2,824 square feet, four bedrooms, three and a…

Friday Five Hundred: Straight Out of a Wisteria Catalog, This Lake Highlands Home Will Knock You Over

By Joanna England / June 21, 2013 /

I am going to be pinning the hell out of these listing photos, y’all. Don’t let me be the only one. Seriously, from the exposed beam ceilings, the expert whitewashed look, and the pops of color that just suck you in, this Lake Highlands home is just perfection. This home, built in 1940, has been…