Oak Cliff

Elmwood Cottage with Midcentury Design Influences Will Wow Buyers

By Leah Shafer / May 2, 2017 /

A friend of mine is looking to buy a house in the under-$300K range in Dallas and it is proving to be incredibly difficult and frustrating. In her experience, homes in that range go under contract lightning fast and almost always for over asking price. Sometimes there’s even a cash offer as competition. I’ve had the…

Historic Oak Cliff Home Benefits From Architecturally Sensitive Remodel

By Joanna England / April 19, 2017 /

Though it sat unchanged and rather unremarkable for years, 1001 Turner Avenue never lost its vintage charm. It just needed a skilled person with a vision to bring it back to its splendor. Built in 1925, this two-story traditional in the sought-after Kessler Highlands neighborhood has so much personality and character. Now it really shines, thanks to…

Kessler Woods Contemporary with Midcentury Modern Vibe and Views for Miles

By Karen Eubank / April 8, 2017 /

Our Saturday Eight Hundred is a Kessler Woods contemporary at 706 Kessler Woods Trail, perched at the top of the neighborhood. Listed by David Griffin for $849,500, it’s a rare opportunity to own a home for under a million dollars in what has become one of the hottest neighborhoods in Dallas.

Kessler Park Estate in a Private Woodland

By Karen Eubank / March 16, 2017 /

Privacy and space are hot commodities today. It’s hard to find one, much less both, but we have. Our Inwood House of the Week, at 1402 Yakimo Dr., is a Kessler Park Estate in Oak Cliff, set in almost an acre of woods. It’s hard to believe a property like this still exists only minutes from…

Elmwood Cape Cod Transformed From Dumpy and Downtrodden to Darling

By Leah Shafer / February 28, 2017 /

Every now and again, a house undergoes a total transformation. Not your average flip, these changes take downtrodden properties and make them shine. Our Tuesday Two Hundred shows off its total rejuvenation with a top-to-bottom renovation. The house is unrecognizable from its previous state (“before” photos after the jump). What was once an eyesore is now…