Oak Cliff

Tall Trees and Big Spaces Make This Midcentury Ranch in Kessler Park a Gem of a Time Warp

By Joanna England / September 23, 2015 /

I’m often asked how we select homes to be featured on CandysDirt.com, and this house is a great opportunity to give our readers a little peek behind the curtain. Located in Kessler Park, this 1957 ranch looks rather unassuming from the outside, but its real appeal is within. It has a fabulous combination of location,…

The New Oak Cliff Oh! Kessler Square Tudor is Oh-So-Sleek Inside

By Joanna England / September 18, 2015 /

I’m sure you’ve all heard of the Oak Cliff “Oh!” It’s when a Cliff Dweller tells the uninitiated that they live south of the Trinity, and gets the response of “Oh!” It’s almost like a version of “You poor thing,” or “Bless your heart.” That’s changing, though, as more people see the value in the…

Dallas Power And Light Building Purchased by Which Wich Founder Jeff Sinelli

By Joanna England / September 16, 2015 /

It’s confirmed: Which Wich founder Jeff Sinelli was the lucky person to purchase the Dallas Power and Light building at 115 S. Tyler Street. His first order of business? Restoring the neon signage that will return to its rightful place atop the historic building. The property was marketed by broker Randall Simpson for noted preservationist…

Prairie Style Two-Story in Stevens Park Village Has Style and Value

By Joanna England / September 2, 2015 /

This home is such an incredible value nestled in one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in North Oak Cliff. Located inside Stevens Park Village, you might expect this home to another quaint Austin stone cottage like the many that line the blocks of this insular neighborhood just off of Fort Worth Avenue. You’d be flat…

Politics is more Palatable with Booze: Bar Politics Housing and Development Edition Starts Tonight

By Amanda Popken / September 1, 2015 /

By Amanda Popken Special Contributor It’s only the fifth installment of Bar Politics, so if you have no idea what this is, you’re not that out of the loop. You’ll definitely want to check out this amateur roadshow this month if you’re at all interested in housing, development, real estate, and the gentrification-storm we’re preparing…