Lakewood

This Is One of the Most Architecturally Significant Historic Lakewood Spanish Eclectic Estate Homes 

By Karen Eubank / May 1, 2025 /

This is a rare opportunity to own an original Bertram C. Hill Lakewood Spanish Eclectic estate home built by the legendary Dines & Kraft team. It’s on the market for the first time in over 25 years. Dallas has sadly lost sight of the privacy an estate home provides. For far too long, lots have…

There Are Still Some ‘Affordable’ Rentals in Dallas

By Charles Grand / March 31, 2025 /

Finding an affordable apartment to rent in Dallas can be quite the challenge considering how high housing costs have shot up in recent years, but don’t worry, there are still some neighborhoods out there where you can find something reasonable. Average rent in Dallas last month was $1,574, according to RentCafe, just a touch above…

An Alley Runs Through It: How a Lakewood Couple Haggled With the City and Won

By April Towery / February 19, 2025 /

When Kyle and Amanda Kraft purchased 6706 Southridge Drive in 2015, they thought it would be their forever home. Plans changed and they’re moving to another part of Texas now, but with help from their Realtor, they’re leaving the property a lot better than they found it.  Their story starts with an unsightly abandoned alley…

Live Close to Hot Spots for Under $400K in This Urban Chic East Dallas Townhome

By Daniel Lalley / February 14, 2025 /

Anyone who knows North Texas real estate will tell you East Dallas has some of the most coveted acreage around. This unique slice of our city not only offers an exceptional array of new developments, but also coalesces its contemporary offerings around historic charm and vibrant culture. Whether you’re looking in Lower Greenville, Lakewood, or…

What Luxury Home Would Karen Purchase That’s Still on the Market?

By Karen Eubank / December 30, 2024 /

If Santa had brought me a big bag of money for Christmas, I’d buy one of these beautiful luxury homes. By now you know my heart is firmly planted in the preservation community and historic homes make my heart skip a beat, so three of these are iconic historic homes. However, there is a 1999…