White Rock Lake

Little Forest Hills Modern Puts the “Fun” in Funky

By Joanna England / May 1, 2015 /

Teardowns are a contentious topic in Little Forest Hills, an East Dallas neighborhood that has tried twice to get a conservation district overlay, failing both times. Still, as many residents in Hollywood Santa Monica know, not every home is worth saving, especially those that are tiny, ramshackle affairs that seem almost propped up on cinder…

Ticket Giveaway: Win a Pair of Tickets to The April 25-26 White Rock Home Tour

By Joanna England / April 10, 2015 /

Mad about moderns? Crazy about Cliff Welch? Pining to see PV14? Jabbering about Ju-Nels? You’re probably just dying to go to the White Rock Home Tour this month, aren’t you? Of course you are! I mean, this home tour, which features modern architecture exclusively, is one of the most popular spring home tours in the…

White Rock Home Tour Features Architect Driven Digs Throughout East Dallas

By Joanna England / April 9, 2015 /

A couple of weeks ago I sat down with Dawn Reser Schaeffer to talk about Hexter Elementary and the White Rock Home Tour. Schaeffer, who has a daughter at the Blue Ribbon Elementary school off Peavy Road, is one of the home tour organizers for the 10th annual event. It’s a great, cost-effective fundraiser for…

High Caliber Home: Realtor Micky Carr’s Beautiful Lakewood Transitional

By Joanna England / March 24, 2015 /

You’re probably already thinking, “Wait, this home is owned by a Realtor and is in Lakewood? I bet it’s already under contract.” You’re right, folks. This truly beautiful three-bedroom, two-bath 1936 updated traditional in Gaston Place wasn’t on the market for more than a few days before someone submitted a winning bid. Homes like this…

Adorable East Dallas Tudor is Sure To Go Fast!

By Joanna England / March 20, 2015 /

Fresh to the market! This little cottage is going to make one house hunter very, very happy. In fact, according to listing agent Amy Messer with the Paradise Slaughter Group, this cutie has made the sellers happy for as long as they’ve owned the home. But it’s a job relocation that they just can’t pass…