Little Forest Hills
It’s sad to see a cottage get torn down in Little Forest Hills only to see some gigantic, zero-lot-line home go up in its place. That’s not to say that all of the 1930s-era bungalows in this East Dallas neighborhood are worth saving, but if you’re going to build new or completely remodel in this…
Oh hello. Built in 2015, this newer constructed home was created for the seller by Alan Hoffman of Hoffman Homes. Now Hoffman is pretty into energy efficiency and we’re going to get to that, but first let’s just take a moment to enjoy the design of this one. Obviously, the seller is into midcentury (FURNITURE!)…
Front yard signs seem to be how East Dallas conveys important messages. Case in point: Signs planted neighborhood yards that are near White Rock Lake often tell you to “Keep Little Forest Hills Funky,” demand that Dallas Arboretum traffic find somewhere else to park, and admonish passers by to “Save The White Rock Lake Skyline”…
I called Compass’ Amy Sack about another listing, 5927 Martel Avenue. It’s a super cute Tudor in the M-Streets with a half finished out attic, generous hallway and bright, open spaces. It’s listed for $615,000, an entry level price point for M-Streets and with the attic upstairs, there’s room to grow. As we talked, she…
After last year’s F3 tornado that ripped apart Preston Hollow and North Dallas, it’s surprising that tornado resistance hasn’t become a larger part of the conversation surrounding residential construction. And as the October anniversary of the storm nears, it’s definitely taking up more space at the backs of our minds. Why is it so hard…
