Les Owens

LRO Residential Brings Island Vibes to Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses With the ‘Hawaiian Beachouse’

By CandysDirt / March 29, 2026 /

Editor’s Note: The annual Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses kicks off on May 22 at NorthPark Center, marking its 31st year raising awareness and funds to serve child victims of abuse or neglect. The nonprofit partners with the mall and local builders to showcase a lineup of custom-designed children’s playhouses. After two weeks on display,…

LRO Residential’s Les Owens Shares Past Parade of Playhouses Favorites, Plus a Sneak Peek of This Year’s Entry

By Nikki Barringer / May 22, 2023 /

LRO Residential is in its 14th year of participating in the Parade of Playhouses supporting Dallas CASA. Les Owens, principal of LRO Residential, said he started as a fan of the annual fundraiser and then realized because of what he does for a living, he’s perfectly positioned to be a long-time — and quite possibly…

University Park Unveils an Unbelievable Build by LRO Residential

By Daniel Lalley / April 7, 2023 /

With quaint tree-lined avenues, stunning homes, and an unrivaled community feel, University Park feels like an affluent suburban paradise located right in the middle of the city. For this week’s Inwood Home of the Week sponsored by Inwood National Bank, we’re so excited to reveal a breathtaking new build by one of our favorite builders…

When You Need Peace and Quiet, This Luxury Lake Home in Northeast Texas Is The Haven You Crave

By Shelby Skrhak / September 2, 2022 /

It’s entirely possible that you’ve never heard of Lake Cypress Springs in Mt. Vernon, Texas. Located about 100 miles northeast of Dallas, this pastoral lake town has less than 2,500 residents living among the tall, towering pines and sparkling waters of the recreational reservoir lake. Les Owens, founder of one of Dallas’s top custom luxury…

When You Need Peace and Quiet, This Luxury Lake Home in Northeast Texas Is The Haven You Crave

By Shelby Skrhak / September 2, 2022 /

It’s entirely possible that you’ve never heard of Lake Cypress Springs in Mt. Vernon, Texas. Located about 100 miles northeast of Dallas, this pastoral lake town has less than 2,500 residents living among the tall, towering pines and sparkling waters of the recreational reservoir lake. Les Owens, founder of one of Dallas’s top custom luxury…