North Texas Real Estate

Guardian Angel: Meet Brian McCary, The ‘Comeback Kid’ of Guardian Mortgage

By Joanna England / August 27, 2015 /

Some people ask us why we think Guardian Mortgage is such a great company. There are lots of reasons, but it’s hard to articulate them when you haven’t worked as closely with the entire staff as Brian McCary has. It actually took leaving for another company for McCary to see what makes Guardian so great,…

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Fort Worth Friday: Nothing is Quite as Charming as This Dilbeck in Crestwood

By Joanna England / July 24, 2015 /

  As the saying goes, “If you have to ask, you can’t afford it.” That’s how I felt when I contacted Susanna Gorski, the Williams Trew Realtor who is marketing this incredible Dilbeck. I figured, considering the sought-after location and how beautifully preserved this historic property is, I was about to get sticker shock. But…

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Friday Five Hundred: This Allen Abode Has Me Dreaming of Life in The ‘Burbs

By Joanna England / July 17, 2015 /

As much as we talk about the demand for walkable housing, I have to admit that sometimes I want to high-tail it out of the land of potholes and title loan shops for the plush, green lawns and HOAs of Allen. I mean, they have some award-winning city government, great schools, and attractive prices for…

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It’s Back! A French Country Retreat (Formerly Known as Champ D’Or) Hits Market Bigger & Better for $17.5

By Candy Evans / July 11, 2015 /

  You do remember this estate up in Hickory Creek, the stunning French magnifique modeled after Vaux-le-Vicomte, a chateau on the outskirts of Paris, France? It’s enormous: 48,000 square feet now on 39 acres. Originally built by CellStar Corp. founder Alan H. Goldfield and his wife, Shirley, the estate known as Champ d’Or (or “Gold Field”)…

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Behind That Traditional Exterior Lies a Completely Contemporary Kessler Park Abode

By Joanna England / July 7, 2015 /

Sure, North Oak Cliff is a hot market, but compared to the sky-high prices in other nabes, this area still has some fabulous deals. Take this Kessler Park home at 1004 N. Montclair. Not only does it have some ridiculous curb appeal (just look at that beautiful ivy-covered brick with stone accents!), but the interiors…

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