Renovation

Seven-Day Sale Shows Renovation Pays Dividends

By Jon Anderson / May 28, 2019 /

On May 12, I posted a column on the coming sale of my home at the Athena. On May 14, it was listed in the MLS for $530,000. The home was under contract in seven days with the first (of many) people who toured (and still tour). Including my home, there are currently five properties…

Coming Soon: Studs-In Athena Renovation Renews A Classic

By Jon Anderson / May 12, 2019 /

The Athena is one of those buildings with really good, quite large floorplans coupled with HOA dues that pay for everything including utilities, cable, and internet. Located in Preston Hollow, it’s perfect for those downsizers not wanting to leave the area as well as those seeking easy access to the Dallas Tollway and Central. However,…

Dear Jonny: Buyer Seeks Buyer To Separate Oversize Condo Back Into Two Units

By Jon Anderson / March 12, 2019 /

Editor’s note: Jon Anderson is a columnist for CandysDirt.com. His opinions are his own. The following was adapted from a series of emails about how to possibly divide a double unit in the Claridge into two units. With help from the current Realtor, could we help this prospective condo buyer out? Read and see. Dear Jonny:…

Westover Court Renovation Returns Bold English Tudor to Greatness

By Seth Fowler / October 3, 2017 /

If you mention that you are working on a renovation project what are the common themes that everyone seems to want to tell to you? Renovation projects always are longer than expected Renovation projects are always over budget While those statements are often true,  there is another mantra regarding renovation projects that should be included…

Hunter Dehn Group’s Latest Listing is a Gorgeous Hill Country Contemporary

By Karen Eubank / February 22, 2017 /

Once in a while we see a house and think, wow, it checks every single box a buyer wants. This Hill Country contemporary at 5531 Boca Raton is a great example of getting it absolutely right. Hunter Dehn and Laura Baynham of The Hunter Dehn Group  just listed this 4,253-square-foot home in Inwood Road Estates for…