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Lakewood Home Festival Features Gorgeous Homes With Plenty of History

By Joanna England / October 2, 2013 /

In case you didn’t already know, the signs lining Gaston Road should serve as a reminder that your favorite home tour is just around the corner!

Every year I fall in love with Lakewood all over again at the annual Lakewood Home Festival. This year, the 37th for the home tour benefiting Lakewood Early Childhood PTA, is no different. The houses are impeccable, a selection of great architecture and history that anyone with eyes will just fawn over.

LocalDwelling.com Lease of the Week: Lakewood Schools Make This 3-Bedroom Home Fit For a Family

By Joanna England / September 18, 2013 /

As public campuses inside Dallas ISD increase their upward momentum, so are the values of homes in the vicinity of top-performing schools. There’s no better example of that than Lakewood, where homes inside the Lakewood Elementary attendance area are highly sought after. If you need a home for a family with great schools that is…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Looking For an Affordable Home Feeding to Lakewood Elementary? Check Out University Terrace

By Joanna England / August 13, 2013 /

A friend of mine once lived in University Terrace before he and his wife had twins, after which they needed buckets more space than their three-bedroom home could offer. I’ve always loved the neighborhood, mainly because it’s so accessible for commuting but still feels very private. Across Northwest Highway from Merriman Park, you get all…

Tuesday Two Hundred Tudor: It’s Cozy, Cute, and in One of The Best Neighborhoods East Dallas Offers

By Joanna England / November 27, 2012 /

Hollywood-Santa Monica is definitely in my top-10 Dallas neighborhoods list! This East Dallas hideaway is littered with adorable homes on picturesque streets with great neighbors. Here’s a great opportunity to own a cute little Tudor with an outstanding backyard for just $262,500. Marketed by the insanely talented husband-and-wife team of Bryan and Amanda Crawford, 6927…

Friday Five Hundred: Gastonwood Abode Built in 2010 Begs You to Bring Your Personality

By Joanna England / September 14, 2012 /

Just staring at the blank walls, the clean floors, and the uncluttered countertops at 7023 Casa Loma is soothing. I love imagining how my things would look in a home, freshly unpacked and organized.