Lou Olerio

Modella Park: Brand New Homes Snuggled Into Legacy Family Neighborhoods

By Rick Mauch / November 15, 2024 /

One of the more interesting, and forward-looking developments crossing the north Dallas landscape is the newest addition to the Olerio Homes catalog: Modella Park.  Located just northwest of the Royal Haven and Chapel Forest neighborhoods — two strong enclaves of ’60s-era homes that are popular with young buyers — Modella Park is attractive to eager buyers who…

Olerio Homes Developer Has a Shady Past, But is Building Cookie-Cutter Homes a Crime?

By April Towery / September 18, 2023 /

One of the premier developers in a Dallas neighborhood fighting displacement and gentrification was recently involved in a hot chicken scandal and did federal prison time for his role in a hydroponic marijuana growing operation.  That’s not particularly relevant to his credibility as a home builder, but it’s often raised by legacy residents in the…

Developer to Raze Entire Block, Build New Duplexes Near Love Field

By Tommy Cummings / January 4, 2021 /

Lou Olerio, who has been a real-estate developer for nearly 20 years, has a certain style when it comes to the homes he builds. He likes timeless exteriors and transitional interiors with clean aesthetic lines. Now, Olerio hopes to bring that style to his new project. Last month, he purchased an entire block of houses…