Perry-Miller Streiff Group
Although Farmers Branch is truly the best-kept secret in Dallas right now, back in the 1840s, it was the best-known city in Texas. That’s due to the Texan Emigration and Land Company. They took over the Peters Colony in 1844, advertised extensively in Europe, and attracted thousands to settle here. These settlers were astute enough…
Dallas has a lot of hardworking real estate agents because it’s a highly competitive market. In case you were wondering just how hardworking they are, you might consider this highly-anticipated annual ranking as your definitive guide: the RealTrends + Tom Ferry “The Thousand” and “RealTrends Verified” (formerly America’s Best). Yes, it’s a mouthful. The prestigious…
Northern Heights is a surprising little neighborhood. It’s an area enveloped by a verdant landscape with one side home to a conservation district with charming bungalows and Tudors from the 1920s. However, when you cross Abbott Avenue, you enter a contemporary world of duplexes and townhomes backing up to the Katy Trail. The homes in…
Bud Oglesby built this custom classic Modernist home in 1985. It’s a beautiful example of how less really is more. We generally don’t regard the 1980s in Dallas as a decade of architectural inspiration. Oglesby was one of the stellar exceptions. He embraced simplicity of form and materials. His thoughtful consideration of how light enters…
Say the name “Berkshire Hathaway” and there’s an instant click of recognition with whomever you’re talking to. Say the name “HomeServices of America,” and most likely, you’ll get a blank stare. But that’s okay because HSoA is actually the nation’s largest real estate company, based on closed transactions. And as the umbrella company for the…
