Lakewood

Five Questions With New Ebby Lakewood/Lake Highlands Sales Manager Rene Barrera

By Joanna England / February 18, 2016 /

Congratulations are in order for René Barrera, the new sales manager at the Lakewood/Lake Highlands Ebby office. Not only is he an East Dallas resident himself, but he’s also a natural leader, according to Mary Frances Burleson. “René brings extensive industry knowledge, as well as a strong desire to assist our Lakewood/Lake Highlands agents in taking…

After Reporting Gas Smells on West Shore, Lakewood Resident Says Atmos Energy Response Was Admirable

By Joanna England / February 15, 2016 /

First off: Did you know that natural gas doesn’t really have a smell? An “odorant” is added to it before it’s pumped through the lines and into your home, giving it that well-known rotten egg smell. If you get a whiff of odorant, you should get out of your home and call 911, according to…

Classic Tudor Shows That Hollywood Heights is Hotter Than Ever

By Karen Eubank / February 12, 2016 /

Hollywood Heights is pretty darned hot. It’s always been a sought after neighborhood, but we’ve never seen it quite as on fire as it is now. Maybe it’s the fact there are great original homes, owners that remodel with extreme care, builders that have to follow conservation district guidelines, and great Lakewood schools. Of course…

Feel Romance of Real Estate During Valentine’s Weekend Open Houses

By Leah Shafer / February 11, 2016 /

Every week, we’re featuring fantastic open houses in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time) here at CandysDirt. This week, we’ve picked properties five that range in price from $325,880 to $899K. You’ll find everything from a colorful Buckner Terrace ranch that marries modern touches with vintage charm, to a four-story Oak Lawn condo with a rooftop…

Lakewood Custom Tudor With a Touch of Swiss Charm

By Karen Eubank / February 8, 2016 /

Its’ tricky to pull off a build that looks like it fits into an established neighborhood but that’s exactly what architect Guy Vance Brown did with 6832 Avalon Ave. David Bush has the $1.7 million listing and is calling this four-bedroom, three-full- and-one-half-bath home an “Alpine Tudor.” We think that’s an apt moniker for the…