Rick Brooks

A Rare Spanish-Style Ranch Just Hit the Market!

By Karen Eubank / February 26, 2021 /

Finding a home with character that’s been updated and is move-in ready can be a challenge today. That’s why this Spanish-style ranch is such a  refreshing opportunity to own a unique home. The “Styled Ranch” was built during the Ranch-house era, roughly 1935 to 1975, with their peak of popularity in the 1970s. So, this…

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Splurge vs. Steal: Take a Peek at Two Homes in Northwest Dallas’ Walnut Hill Park

By Leah Shafer / November 13, 2017 /
Splurge vs. Steal: Two Walnut Hill Park Beauties | CandysDirt.com

Northwest Dallas is full of neighborhoods in transition, with custom homebuilders creating incredible new builds among the more traditional midcentury ranch-style homes. It creates an interesting dynamic.  In this week’s Splurge vs. Steal, we’re looking at just such a neighborhood, Walnut Hill Park, near Royal and Marsh lanes. Prices of houses for sale in Walnut Hill…

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Friday Five Hundred: Just Give Me a Glass of Iced Tea, Because This Front Porch is Where I’m Staying

By Joanna England / December 14, 2012 /

Who doesn’t love a good front porch? They’re gaining in popularity — builders such as JLD Custom Homes make beautiful ones — which is great because big front porches are excellent neighborhood gathering spaces. And trust me, you’ll want to meet your neighbors in this excellent Dallas ‘hood. Vickery place is such a great spot…

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