Luxury Real Estate

Ranch of the Week: Bienvenidos a La Bella Vida

By Kathryn Roan / June 13, 2014 /

I don’t know if a summer spent sunning on the Andalucían coast just permanently got into my head, but every time I see a good, old-fashioned Spanish home, I get a major case of the I Wants. La Bella Vida is no exception, with an oh-so-impressive drive-up appeal and classic sculpted fountain entryway.

Falls Road Mansion in Old Preston Hollow is up For HGTV Doory Award

By Joanna England / June 2, 2014 /

Penny Rivenbark scores some pretty incredible listings, and one of them is up for a national award. Located in Old Preston Hollow, 5808 Falls Road is a French-inspired mansion with a gorgeous, ivy-covered facade and a huge, .73 acre lot. And while this six-bedroom home with seven full baths and two half baths is beautiful…

Guest: Why I Support Highland House in Preston Center – It’s Far Better than the Alternative

By Candy Evans / May 20, 2014 /

Guest post by Claire Stanard At the Town Hall meeting hosted by Jennifer Gates last week, I tried to explain in three minutes why I support Crosland Development’s Highland House project to the large group of neighbors gathered at Northway Christian Church. I was brief , out of respect for the imposed time limits, unlike…

Climate Change and Real Estate: Should We Insure Trees Like Celebrities Insure Limbs?

By Candy Evans / May 9, 2014 /

We had some really wild weather yesterday, almost as if on cue after this week’s sobering report on Climate Change: Get used to more flooding, wildfires and drought, depending on where you live. In Dallas, we have tornadoes, flash-flooding, and lots of downed trees and power lines. This was taken at Lovers Lane at Inwood Road!

Library, Fitness, Pool, Spa, Tennis Court: Resort Yard off Forest is a Home to Make Mother Happy

By Candy Evans / May 8, 2014 /

You know Los Arboles? That seriously gated community off Forest Lane, snuggled in between Preston and Hillcrest, dripping with lakes, waterfalls, and some of the most manicured landscaping in town? Inside those pearly gates you find some amazing properties that are little known because, well, they are behind gates!