Articles for August 4th, 2009
Dallas Real Estate Going To The Dogs?
Only at Victory — kidding! But check out this Doggie House Porn: a canine version of the W hotel, built by the same firm that built the W, HKS. It is 6′ tall, 7′ long and 3′ wide. It boasts a sun deck, covered porch, and indoor retreat. And these digs would only set Fido back $1500. Of course, this being a buyer’s market and all, that’s asking — nose right in there with an offer.
The pooch condo was created for an event called Four Legged Fashion, sort of a DIFFA for dogs, last May 15. One-of-a-kind pooch abodes were auctioned off to benefit small local rescue groups, which as we all know need moola now more than ever. But for some strange reason, no buyers ponied up to buy this one, so it is still available.
Wonder if the first-time homebuyer tax credit applies to canines?
Dallas Real Estate Fresh From The Land Of Nuts And Fruits: The Vegan Realtor
I kid you not. Now I know a green Realtor here in Dallas, who gives back one percent of his commission to making his buyer’s home more green and energy efficient. But this shtick is the best I’ve heard in awhile — a Palo Alto real estate agent — calls himself a “reeltor” — markets himself as a vegetarian broker. When asked why that would make a difference in buying a home, he said something like, if you were a Vegan, you’d know.
I want to know more. I haven’t touched beef in three years. So if there are any Vegan agents in Dallas, please contact me.
Dallas Real Estate: It’s The Details, Baby, Even In The Closet
Here is one reason why we love older homes: attention to detail, like the key edge on these front hall closet shelves, because once upon a time folks created things with their hands and took pride in their craft. Our wonderful Art Director, Jamie Laubhan-Oliver, snapped this photo this weekend while touring a gorgeous Howard Meyer property on Lawther drive… $3.7 million says she and stunning. (LOVE Lawther Drive and one of these days think I may move there. Or near.) Thank you so much, Jamie; I’ve got to find the address and see this puppy in the flesh!
Open House Porn: It Was A Beautiful Weekend For Falling In Love With A Home…
Sorry! I lied. Except for the wonderful evenings, it was not a good weekend for any weekend fun or romance, well not ’till Sunday anyhow! If you are looking for a new home –or not, you just like to hope and dream like me — here are a few highlights from “Emily’s Weekend’s Open House Smorgasboard”:
This home is right up my alley. I am a recently transplanted Highland Parker, originally from New York, and this reminds me of the homes I grew up around. It is tucked away from the street behind a natural setting of trees and bushes. Everything is kept simple yet beautiful, from the architecture to the interior decoration. Even the pool area. If you are a person that likes to be close to your favorite restaurants, friends, the grocery store, and so on, but when you are home you like to feel a million miles away, this is the home for you.
Mi piacerebbe visitare l'Italia un giorno di questi! Translation: I would like to visit Italy one day. For now, I will just visit this Tuscan style home right in the heart of the Park cities, and you can come too! Between 3:00 and 5:30 on Sunday, August 2nd, Briggs Freeman has the pleasure of giving an open house for potential buyers and real estate lovers (or real estate voyeurs). I hate to pick favorites... but this is my favorite. You have to see this one yourself so put on your Sunday best, grab your umbrella, and get on over to Euclid Avenue. Faccia come se fósse a casa sua (Translation: Make yourself at home). Better yet, don't just make yourself at home, make it your home!
This traditional University Park home has three of my favorite things: hardwood floors, saltwater pool, and a large second floor deck. I would happily give my left kidney to live in this home. Unfortunately, I think the cost runs more around two kidneys, a liver, and a leg, but it's worth it!
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