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The Outside is Totally Traditional, But the Interiors of This Oak Cliff Home Will Surprise You

By Joanna England / July 28, 2015 /

From the outside, this Winnetka Heights bungalow is totally traditional — its slate gray clapboard exterior and gabled roof with decorative brackets fits in perfectly with the other Arts & Crafts and Prairie Style homes in this historic conservation district. But inside you’ll find something completely unexpected. It’s homes like these, ones full of surprises…

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Modern Green Home in Little Forest Hills Built by Renowned Local Designer

By Joanna England / June 17, 2015 /

Mark Martinek is the designer behind MOD Construction, a firm that designs and builds modern, eco-friendly homes. I’ve always been in love with these properties, how they evoke the same kind of shapes popularized during the 50s, but had facades and materials that were grounded and unique. If you’ve also been lusting over Martinek’s designs,…

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Fort Worth Friday: Your Picture-Perfect Remodeled Mid-Mod in Rivercrest

By Joanna England / May 29, 2015 /

This home is absolutely KILLING ME. Why does it have to be so dang perfect? UGH. It’s like the seller said to themselves, “Hey, I know we’ve got this amazing midcentury modern in one of the best neighborhoods in all of Fort Worth, but let’s go ahead and put in a family room and kitchen…

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Little Forest Hills Modern Puts the “Fun” in Funky

By Joanna England / May 1, 2015 /

Teardowns are a contentious topic in Little Forest Hills, an East Dallas neighborhood that has tried twice to get a conservation district overlay, failing both times. Still, as many residents in Hollywood Santa Monica know, not every home is worth saving, especially those that are tiny, ramshackle affairs that seem almost propped up on cinder…

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High Caliber Home of the Week: Modern Style and Luxury, Squared

By Joanna England / April 21, 2015 /

Are you a fan of clean lines and wide-open spaces? Adore vaulted ceilings and unique finishes? Crave amazing views? To say we have just the property for you is an understatement. The truth is, we have the only property for you, and it’s this fantastic modern home with a beguiling grid of windows and brick…

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