Modern Homes

The Fine Art of Optimizing Home Value

By Elaine Raffel / July 26, 2020 /

How important is the artwork when it comes to selling a house? Just ask Briggs Freeman Realtor Janelle Alcantera. Her ultra-modern Paul Merrill-designed listing sold immediately after she replaced the home’s staged art with original abstracts by local artist Julie Shunick Brown.

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Sustainability Update: Why Going Green is Smarter Than Ever

By Elaine Raffel / April 22, 2020 /

For New Leaf Custom Home founder Scott Powell, inspiration comes from clients wanting to know more about sustainability.

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Midway Hollow Modern on Corner Lot Has Plenty of Perfect Details

By Bethany Erickson / July 7, 2019 /
Midway Hollow

When Brian Karr of Holz & Stein Custom Homes first started his latest build to hit the market in Midway Hollow, I lived just down the street.  So when I had the chance to walk the previous home with him, and then look at the plans for his new build, I took him up on…

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Star Wars Real Estate: The Force is Strong With These Dallas-Fort Worth Homes

By Joanna England / December 18, 2015 /

Huge Star Wars nerd that I am, I went to the special screening of The Force Awakens hosted by Keith’s Comics at Studio Movie Grill. Let’s just say that, if you’re a fan of the force, you’ll love this film. Big props to J.J. Abrams for doing right by the franchise. Last night, however, was pretty dang magical as…

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Monday Morning Millionaire: A Thoroughly Modern Metal Sustainable Masterpiece in… Farmers Branch!

By Candy Evans / November 2, 2015 /

Recently I was asked my thoughts on a neighborhood changing its name. While that story is in production, I will say this: if ever there was a community that should change its name, that would be Farmers Branch. Why? Because there are some gorgeous homes in Farmers Branch, very upscale, sleek and sophisticated, and the…

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