Lakewood

Whoooo Is Striking This Halloween Eve? The Legend of the Lakewood Halloween Owl

By Candy Evans / October 31, 2013 /

If you look carefully in this very dark photo, you will see a creature of the night. My daughter lives in Lakewood, and loves it. This weekend she called to tell me to blog this story: a friend was jogging in their neighborhood, near Hollywood Heights, early morning. He suddenly felt pressure and pain on…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Gorgeous M Streets Townhome Is Light, Bright, And Close to All The Fun

By Joanna England / October 29, 2013 /

The painting of the cyclist above the dining room bench is a dead giveaway for me that the sellers of this gorgeous M Streets townhome are urban, chic, and home to some folks who would rather commute on two wheels rather than four. Considering that Transit Bikes is just across Greenville Avenue from this adorable…

Friday Four Hundred: Adorable Lakewood Cottage Turns Up Cute Factor With Screen Porch

By Joanna England / October 25, 2013 /

  Oh Lakewood. You have so many dreamy little houses. I love your topography, too — hills and sharp turns and hidden cul-de-sacs. You are such a wonderful area, and this little cottage at 2503 Auburn is a wonderful example of your charm. This little brick two-bedroom, two-bath home was built in 1926, and sits…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Living in University Terrace Was Never Sweeter, Thanks to This Priced-to-Sell Updated Ranch

By Joanna England / October 22, 2013 /

University Terrace is a total deal, folks. Not only do you have a great community with access to mass transit, White Rock Lake, excellent bike trails, and great shopping nearby, but you also are inside the Lakewood attendance area with Lakewood Elementary and Woodrow Wilson High School — both of which are award-winning DISD campuses.…

Friday Four Hundred: Tudor on Velasco is Just About as Charming as Can Be

By Joanna England / September 27, 2013 /

We started this week with a gorgeous Scott Carlson listing, so it’s fitting that we end it with another. This listing is so fresh that its paint is still drying! Scott says that it’s getting a little freshening up done inside, and there will be some new photos afterward. Until then, he was happy to…