Lakewood

Lakewood Tops CNN Money List of Best Urban Neighborhoods

By Joanna England / August 13, 2013 /

The secret is getting out, folks! Lakewood is a treasure! We already love Lakewood. I mean, how could you not? It’s a CandysDirt.com Hot Neighborhood, and for good reason. Besides having a stellar demographic, this area is known for its architecture, proximity to Dallas’ Crown Jewel — White Rock Lake — and has some of…

Thursday Three Hundred: Two Bedrooms, Two Baths, Two Living A's in Hollywood Heights – Stop the Presses!

By Candy Evans / August 9, 2013 /

This little angel hits MLS on Friday, and I bet there is a contract or two come sundown. Such is the state of our market. How about a Hollywood Heights mid century charmer with all the updates done! How about 1119 Valencia? Open floor plan from a recent remodel, abundant windows, a whopping 1868 square…

History Has Its Place: ‘Lost Dallas’ Author Mark Doty Weighs in on 10 Nonesuch And The Case for Preservation

By Joanna England / August 1, 2013 /

Why is preservation important? That’s a question that can be answered differently depending on where you live, what you do, and your personal taste. To me, I think preserving historic architecture allows a city a shared sense of history, as well as a barrier from becoming homogenous.

For Mark Doty, a staff member with the city of Dallas Historic Preservation office and author of Lost Dallas, a city’s past is written in its streets and buildings, its neighborhoods and its public spaces. They stand as everyday monuments to the people who lived and worked within them every day.

Doty took some time out of his very busy schedule to share his thoughts on the significance of 10 Nonesuch Road, the famed estate of retail magnate Stanley Marcus, and how the Lovvorn family’s work can serve as an example of how preservation isn’t a fixed equation. Jump to read more …

Dave Perry-Miller Closes $1 Billion in 2013, Carves Out Top Spot As Biggest Boutique Firm

By Joanna England / July 31, 2013 /

Congratulations to Dave Perry-Miller & Associates! Dallas’ biggest boutique real estate firm just closed $1 billion in sales to date in 2013, establishing itself as Dallas’ powerhouse for luxury and niche properties. “Thanks a billion to our outstanding clients and exceptional team of Associates who helped us reach this exciting milestone,” founder Dave Perry-Miller said…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Landmark Lakewood Home of the Late Stanley Marcus Listed for $5.4 Million

By Candy Evans / July 29, 2013 /

You have heard of this home, it’s a landmark Dallas estate fresh from an architecturally sensitive, three-year long renovation. The address is 10 Nonesuch Road. There are 10,000 square feet which now includes four living areas, three bedrooms, four full and two half baths, totally new kitchen, laundry room and bathroom updates, library, study, office, sauna and a cat-walk to a new two bedroom, two bath guest home of 1200 square feet that sits above the three car garage. The home has just been listed with Nancy Johnson of Dave Perry-Miller. It includes the original pool and a creek that surrounds the estate.