Lower Greenville

Whole Foods vs. Trader Joe’s: Which Grocery Store Has the ‘Starbucks Effect’ on Home Values?

By Joanna England / September 3, 2015 /

Which upscale grocery has the “Starbucks Effect”: Whole Foods or Trader Joes? That’s what RealtyTrac recently analyzed. If you haven’t heard of the “Starbucks Effect” here’s a little primer: “Homes in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro appreciated 49.7 percent between January 1997 and December 2013,” Humphries said. “But if you look just at homes in the Dallas-Fort…

Lower Greenville Craftsman Bungalow Has Darling Curb Appeal, Updates Throughout

By Leah Shafer / August 20, 2015 /

Before the construction of North Central Expressway in 1950, Greenville Avenue one of four major roads leading into Dallas, and was the main route to northern cities like Richardson, McKinney, and Plano. It used to be called “Richardson Pike” or “Richardson Road,” and was the main route into Dallas from the Texarkana. The neighborhood of…

Couple Says ‘I Don’t’ to Wedding Chapel Rezoning Headache in Old East Dallas

By Leah Shafer / January 22, 2015 /

Adam and Alicia Rico are trendsetters of sorts, and quick to spot an opportunity when it comes to expanding their business reach. The Brooklyn couple relocated to Dallas and opened a floral shop, Bows and Arrows Flowers, on Lower Greenville in 2009. Their gorgeous bouquets and arrangements quickly became one of the must-have wedding details…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Even Condos Are Flying Off MLS, Like This Beauty on Lowest Greenville

By Joanna England / June 3, 2014 /

I was chatting with Carrie Hill, one half of the dynamic auburn-locked duo of Olson & Hill Real Estate, and she told me she had a fabulous condo in a super hot area that was just on the market. I said “Bring it on!” of course, looking forward to mixing up our Tuesday Two Hundred…

LocalDwelling.com Lease of the Week: Stunning Modern Urban Townhome Will Leave You Speechless

By Joanna England / January 22, 2014 /

If you’re wondering why occupancy rates are soaring in Dallas, look no further than 5711 Ross Avenue. It’s units such as this one that are reeling in renters who want amenities and style, as well as a central location. Of course, there are just as many reasons to rent as there are rental units out…