Xeriscaping

Great Western Featured Realtor: Pam Daniel Can Help Anyone Go Green

By Joanna England / March 25, 2015 /

With all of the hubbub going on in Travis and Hays County in Central Texas, our state is finally learning the true worth of water. Now that we’ve had day after day after day of rain, and our lakes are rising once again, we have to remember that conservation is key when it comes to…

Claremont Reno Drops $2,500 Today, Won’t Be on Market Long

By Leah Shafer / November 18, 2014 /

After not mentioning the Claremont neighborhood for a while, we’re suddenly seeing gem after gem go on the market there. It’s one of my favorite residential areas in East Dallas, with Midcentury personality, mature trees, and memorable style. The 1962 ranch-style house at 8526 Sweetwood Drive just came on the market Oct. 31 after an…

Under New Law, HOAs Can't Keep Residents From Installing Xeriscaping

By Joanna England / July 25, 2013 /

Good news for homeowners fed up with maintaining lawns and the high water bills that come with it. If you live in an HOA and couldn’t install a water-friendly landscape because of restrictive covenants, now you can. According to a new law passed by the Texas Legislature, HOAs can no longer forbid homeowners from installing…