White Rock Lake

Charming Lakewood Cottage Renovation Gets it Completely Right

By Karen Eubank / April 8, 2016 /

I’ve been telling you how hard it is to find homes in the $400,000 to $599,000 price range that are not pending, active, or under contract, and that knock my socks off. Well, not only are my socks off, but I’m running barefoot through the grass right for this charming Lakewood cottage at 6706 Vada,…

1980s Contemporary Makes Most of White Rock Lake Views From Lot

By Joanna England / April 6, 2016 /

I’ve driven, walked, biked, and strolled past this house on one of the prettiest streets in Dallas — Tokalon Drive — and I’ve always wondered how the sharp angles and gridded windows conveyed to the interiors. The answer: AMAZINGLY. Fans of contemporary architecture will love this classic 1980s home that takes full advantage of the gorgeous…

A Friday Five Hundred That Isn’t Pending is Hard to Find, Notes Karen Eubank

By Karen Eubank / April 1, 2016 /

Every week I troll Realtor.com and NTREIS, where current listings are posted in the MLS, and look for great homes. Before you pull out the tiny violin, let me tell you something — you already know there’s low inventory for buyers. Guess what? That means there’s low inventory for writers. Our market is so hot…

Cute Contemporary in Little Forest Hills Has Impressive Spaces, Unique Finishes

By Joanna England / March 29, 2016 /

This is one of those new builds in Little Forest Hills that really does uphold the neighborhood motto: “Keep Little Forest Hills Funky.” This enclave of 1930s and ’40s cottages east of Garland Road and west of Ferguson has been a target for teardowns, with many homes being scraped and replaced as fast as builders can…

Outdoor Space Is Star of the Show in Elegant White Rock Forrest Cottage

By Leah Shafer / March 24, 2016 /

Our Thursday Three Hundred is a White Rock Forrest home with unmatchable views of trees and nature. Located at 7640 Goforth Rd., this 3-2 has 1,928 square feet, built in 1956 and tastefully updated with modern amenities. As you can see from the map below, the great outdoors is at the doorstep of this home, including the White Rock Greenbelt,…