Lake Highlands

Thursday Three Hundred: 70s Contemporary in Lake Highlands Is Perfect Inside

By Joanna England / August 15, 2013 /

Another great Lake Highlands reno! I am a sucker for a renovated 70s contemporary, mostly because I love all of the cool windows and lofty exposed-beam ceilings. I can just imagine its past life — avocado shag carpet, funky wallpaper, polyester-clad owners, and low-slung furniture. In this life, though, this 3,458-square-foot home at 10001 Woodlake…

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 You already know you’re going to be looking for outdated and slightly funky properties, so I guess the more photos the better, right?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…