North Oak Cliff

Will West Dallas Apartment Projects Bring Critical Mass to an Underserved Area?

By Joanna England / May 23, 2014 /

Steve Brown’s dissection of the new apartment projects in West Dallas says that this area with incredible views of downtown and the Calatrava bridge will become the next big industrial-to-residential transition in Dallas. But what impact will these 1,300 brand new apartments have on the existing infrastructure? And will this redevelopment become a model for…

Lease of the Week: The Living is Easy in Kessler Square, With Culture, Shopping, and a Short Commute

By Joanna England / May 21, 2014 /

Here’s another fantastic opportunity to live in Oak Cliff: This beautiful Kessler Square traditional offers lush landscaping and a fantastic neighborhood experience. At the southeast corner of Edgefield Ave. and Colorado Blvd. in Kessler Park, you’ll find this gorgeous home at 1154 N. Edgefield. It’s a stone-clad 1938 traditional that has been carefully updated and…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Purrrrrfect Kessler Plaza Cottage Gets Major Points For Being Owned by a Cat Lover

By Joanna England / May 20, 2014 /

I know that all of the staging advice we publish says, rather unequivocally, to make the home look as if only humans live there. It gives buyers an opportunity to picture themselves in the space, and not all buyers have furry friends. In fact, some people are not pet lovers at all. But I do…

Despite Limited Schedule, Construction Woes, North Oak Cliff Homeowners Think Streetcars Are Still a Boon For Neighborhood

By ricklopez / May 19, 2014 /

By Rick Lopez CandysDirt.com Contributor If a stranger talks to an Oak Cliff homeowner about the neighborhood for a few minutes, eventually he or she will boast about one of two things: the arrival of the newest critically acclaimed restaurant in the Bishop Arts District (which changes every few months) or a streetcar that will…

Thursday Three Hundred: Traditional in Winnetka Heights is Fantastic For a Family

By Joanna England / March 20, 2014 /

Sure, Winnetka Heights is one of the pricier neighborhoods in North Oak Cliff, with some of the larger Prairie-style homes going for $400K plus. If that’s a shade too rich for your blood, but you still want a spacious family home you can enjoy for years to come, then you’ll love this adorable traditional at…