Oak Cliff

Giving a Cedar Hill Craftsman a New Lease on Life

By Karen Eubank / September 6, 2025 /

It’s that yellow door, isn’t it? That’s certainly what got my attention. I knew whatever was behind it had to be exciting, and I was right. It’s not just that the reimagining of this Cedar Hill Craftsman is absolutely newsworthy, but so is the couple behind it. Jon and MJ Moreau, owners of Oak Cliff…

‘Greatest Ranch House of His Career’: Rare Dilbeck Cottage Comes to Market After 30+ Years

By Karen Eubank / August 28, 2025 /

Dallas has an extraordinary fascination with architect Charles Dilbeck, and rightly so. From the mid-1920s to the late 1960s, he designed a vast array of homes in various sizes and styles, ranging from French Norman to Midcentury Modern, including the iconic ranch cottage, like this one at 1937 Marydale Dr. in the Stevens Park Conservation…

This Oak Cliff Midcentury Has a Secret Door and a Huge Lot

By Brenda Masse / August 14, 2025 /

When you drive up to this week’s Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters of First Horizon, you might have a few first impressions. It might be the large, verdant lawn and setting, or the adorable midcentury style of the home, or maybe the stylish curved driveway. You might not immediately wonder where…

This 1928 Kessler Park English Tudor Has Stories to Tell — and Room for Yours

By Karen Eubank / July 24, 2025 /

If I weren’t already deeply rooted in my neighborhood, I’d be the first in line to buy this Kessler Park English Tudor. It’s a treasure trove of everything I adore in a historic home: character, charm, original details, and an enchanting backyard. An early advertisement offers great details: “This beautiful home is plastered throughout with…

And the Most Outrageously Creative Open House Award Goes to … Mermaids & Margaritas With Mikey Abrams

By Brenda Masse / July 19, 2025 /

In case you didn’t know there was a contest brewing, neither did we. But it’s summer, and as we’ve discussed, realtors are getting creative with their marketing strategies because things are getting a little weird out there in the market, y’all. And when I recently got invited to an open house for a fabulous home…