Michelle Wood

Upcoming Waterfront Retreat Will Redefine Luxury on Cedar Creek Lake

By Karen Eubank / April 27, 2026 /

Lake homes have changed drastically over the past few years. No longer are we seeing simple rustic getaways. Now, lake living looks just like city living. Notable builders, architects, and interior designers are sought after to create the ultimate retreat where lifelong memories can be made. And this Long Cove family retreat in Henderson County…

A Design-Inspired Highland Park Transitional Mediterranean Goes From Spec to Spectacular

By Karen Eubank / October 6, 2025 /

Alex and Carolyn Madrinkian had just moved to Dallas when they spotted this beautiful Highland Park Transitional Mediterranean spec by Byers Custom Homes. Alex, who has always had an eye for design, was keen to customize it. He took it from spec to spectacular! “I had a vision for the house,” Alex said. “We had…

The Terminal at Katy Trail: Luxury High-Rise Living At Its Best

By Karen Eubank / March 10, 2025 /

Since opening in mid-September, The Terminal at Katy Trail has created a steady buzz. That buzz got a lot louder when Compass Realtor Michelle Wood recently listed a $10.5 million condo there. It’s hard for a high-rise to grab my attention with so many gorgeous single-family homes on the market right now. However, this one…

History is Alive and Well in This Classic Highland Park Home

By Karen Eubank / February 10, 2025 /

This classic Highland Park home is an example of what I advise readers on an almost weekly basis. You do not have to tear down our historic architecture to have a home that functions for modern life. All you need is the right team, and boy, did this beautiful 1911 home have that.  The present…

A Beautifully Updated Northern Hills Tudor is a Rare Dallas Find

By Karen Eubank / November 18, 2024 /

No one can deny Dallas has an abundance of pretty homes. What is, however, becoming rare are beautifully updated and preserved historic homes. Coming across one like this Northern Hills Tudor is especially exciting because what our beautiful new homes don’t generally have an abundance of is character. Homes built in the 1920s were chock full of…