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C7 Defining Homes Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice Phillip Archer — Phillip Archer with Archer-Ver Eecke Company Archer-Ver The entire Northwest Dallas A few underappreciated neigh- them. If you prefer fixer-uppers, we have an ample supply of his- toric properties waiting for just you to restore them to the grandeur of the turn of the century. area is one of Dallas’ best kept secrets, with home prices still very affordable and amenities such as shopping, dining, fitness centers, medical facilities, retail, highly rated public and private schools and, best of all, a welcoming com- munity. bound- borhoods in an area that’s ed by LBJ Freeway to the north, Marsh Lane to the east, south to and just west of Webb Hill Walnut Chapel, feature a mix of beautiful- ly updated homes and some that are just screaming for a little GLBT design magic. These neighbor- Grove; hoods include Webster Sparkman; Royal Hills; Royal Chapel Estates; Kenilworth Hills and Sandle- Estates; Walnut Kidd Springs also parks created by this unprecedented bond package. offers the ultimate mix in residential living. If you want to experience the high-rise lifestyle with unbelievable views of Down- town, we have Lake If you Cliff Tower. are looking for a historic prairie style home that has been completely renovat- ed, we have tons of 10.10.08 • www.dallasvoice.com must be the parks and lakes. With Lake Cliff Park on the northeast end and Kidd Springs Park on the southwest end, you are just blocks away from an urban oasis that is perfect walking for hiking, fishing, As your dog – which I do daily. River Project comes to the Trinity fruition over the next 10 years, Kidd Springs will actually be with- in walking distance to the beauti- ful new lakes, walking trails and Bob McCranie C8 Defining Homes There’s an old joke that if you an old joke that if There’s to As the economy continues Here are some ideas for where Everyone has already heard the Anchored by The Bishop Arts Kidd Springs’ next great asset want two answers to your ques- want two politician; the same tion, ask one to real estate. could apply cycle, undergo its roller coaster Dallas we decided to ask several where he or agents to weigh in on gay home- she would send a steal: “What hunter looking for a is your favorite undervalued or in the ‘secret gem’ neighborhood homebuyers Metroplex for GLBT or renters?” we asked. you might want to focus your ener- gies if you’re in the market for gay-friendly bargains. buzz about North Cliff being Oak the next big boom area of Dallas, but I believe that the Kidd Springs neighborhood is perfectly posi- tioned to take advantage of Dal- las’ southern sector growth. District on the south and Methodist Medical Center on the north, Kidd Springs has all the ingredients needed in a recipe for exciting growth and urban renewal. Resi- dents of this charming area wait with unbridled anticipation for the to return historic Oak Cliff Trolley to its route down Bishop Avenue. Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice
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Agents weigh in on Agents weigh Best kept secrets kept Best Cody Farris One Percent Realty — Cody Farris with — Paul LaPierre with Prudential Texas Properties Prudential Texas I would recommend Midway Now I see the same thing hap- Now I see borhood has many of the same style ‘50s and ‘60s homes. I have sold a couple of my GLBT clients there in the past few years, and find it increasingly attractive for the buyers who are looking for a place to update themselves and get a chance to build sweat equi- ty. Highlands, which is north of Northwest Highway and west of a close-in Midway Road. It’s neighborhood with a blend of post-war traditional cottages and new construction, and very gay- has a diverse base of It friendly. residents, tree-lined streets and great pride of ownership. If you of square require a lot don’t footage, you can still find nice updated homes for under $300,000. pening now in an area east of in an area east pening now between Ferguson Downtown, The Claremont neigh- and I-30. — with Keith Yonick When I started real selling estate in Dallas 16 years ago, the “hot” area for the GLBT community was in Northwest Dallas, above Northwest Highway inside the LBJ loop and west of Mid- way Road. It consisted of sin- gle-family houses on good- sized lots developed in the 1950s and ‘60s. The homes were affordable, and gays were moving in, raising the standards of the neighbor- hoods as families were mov- ing to the suburbs further out. The appreciation of Prudential Texas Properties Prudential Texas I work with lots And if the neighborhood name 10.10.08 • www.dallasvoice.com McCree Road I think will run amok McCree Road I saw foreclosures in a few years. early 1990s sell in Pre- back in the for $300,000; now ston Hollow they are out of reach for most homeowners. of schoolteachers, and during the summer I discov- ered some great forgotten areas under $150,000. These areas include ParkDale, Menger Avenue, McCree Road, Pandora Circle, Rambling Street, Buckner Terrace, Piedmont and Oak Creek Circle in Dallas. I am a big fan of the McCree Road area and Lochwood in Dallas. ends in “Heights,” it is a good thing. house values in this area over the past 15 years has been greater than many other areas of Dallas. It also has a great sense of commu- nity. C9 hot area? I think Defining Homes William Davis Realty — Bob McCranie with The other community is Las The other community similar to those in the M similar to that are Streets or Lakewood distance to the within walking DARTof these Rail. Many owners homes simply need to pull who have the panache off the right improvements. com- Colonitas Condominium LBJ. My plex at Midway & partner and I own two units condos there. One-bedroom are going for between and $40,000 to $52,000 Preston Hollow, Oak Lawn, Preston Hollow, Susan Melnick two bedroom units are going for between $45,000 to $65,000. The homeowners association fees are around 28 cents a square foot and rents are between $600 and an amazing- $850 per month. It’s ly well placed complex near both the Galleria and Brookhaven Col- lege with easy access to LBJ, I-35 and the Dallas North Tollway. the Medical District by the new DART Rail is going to be fierce. Culcourt Street in Dallas, Clover Lane in North Dallas, Disney Streets, Northwood Hills and Kessler Park and the M Streets — everyone knows they’re hot for renovation and new construction. the next What’s Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice Keith Yonick & Associates Allie Beth Allman — Susan Melnick with Virginia Cook Realtors — Barbara Stone with Right now is the best time to find It’s an easy 15-minute drive to It’s There are two communities that The Carrollton Heights Historic a good deal in almost any area of all of the inventory, town. With there are many opportunities for if any know good values. I don’t one area is “undervalued” right to know until hard now — that’s tomorrow becomes today. wood. All have prices ranging from the low $100,000s up to $300,000, and offer a variety of sizes and styles such as mid-centu- ry moderns, soft contemporaries, ranch and traditional cottages built from the 1950s through the 1970s. Downtown and Oak Lawn, and stations are scheduled two DART already to open in 2010. There’s a strong presence of GLBT families in the area. come to mind immediately. District and surrounding homes are less than half a mile from the new Downtown Carrollton DART Station. The area is filled with 1940s and 1950s homes that need TLC. Most are priced under $150,000 and many of the homes are already in a historic district. Imagine having homes Terry is an Aspen-based design- is Terry be part of the Crossroads, To says the lighting, color Terry ments featured dozens of floor ments featured prices. Nice plans at affordable there was something as it was, about the project. So nondescript Terry. they hired Travis dol- er who works on multi-million resortlar homes in the Colorado to Dallas town. He recently moved on Ilume to work with Crosland including and other projects, already buildings the company they have owns and others planned in Preston Center. Ilume needed to be fun and ener- the decided to give getic, so Terry upscale facility metro glamour using cleaner lines, lighting and a variety of newer materials. The result is a more contemporary project with a regional flair. schemes and contrasts will make Ilume striking from every angle. He started stucco colors with basic and added sandy taupe, oxidized limestone. The steel and Texas He was approached by a num- He was approached want to be the signature “We The original rendering for 10.10.08 • www.dallasvoice.com ber of companies about the prop- ber of companies Markets erty Wal-Mart including other developers might — the kind to part-have jumped at the chance Rossley with ner with. But Mick J. knew how Crosland says they important the strip was to the com- a So even before planning munity. they project or hiring an architect, They talked did something unique: Guild, the Cedar to the Tavern Association Springs Merchants the block. and other landlords on anchor for the street that compli- on the street,” ments what’s want the Crosland says. “We This is a excitement and energy. passionate community with a long history.” Ilume, the development rising on Thumb lot, was an the former Tom elegant design that would have enhanced any urban neighbor- hood. Stores with parking faced Cedar Springs; loft-style apart-
C10 Defining Homes EveryoneOak knows that the more Often it seems builders But Luke Crosland, owner of the Crosland had his eye on Oak Lawn-Cedar Springs area is Dal- Lawn-Cedar gayborhood. Except, las’ oldest the companies who sometimes, build homes there. comfortable in the suburbs are of Oak responsible for much redevelopment, with little Lawn’s of its resi- regard for the character projects dents. Mid-rise condo next to have been plunked down luxurysingle-family houses; build- prop- ings sit adjacent to run-down erties. Crosland Group, had something specific in mind when he began his newest project. Lawn for a few months when the Thumb store, Cedar Springs Tom affectionately called Mary Thumb by locals, shuttered its doors. His company was able to acquire that property contiguous and the to put Catalina Townhouses together the entire city block. Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice next year
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C11 located. gayborhood where it will be fabulous as the create a develop- ment, opposite, as original concept for original concept and other details to and other details Defining Homes color scheme, lighting color scheme, Aspen-based designer Aspen-based Ilume and changed the Ilume and changed Terry Travis, left, took the Travis, Terry Ilume won’t shy away from the Ilume won’t Few developers are such boost- When Crosland talks to city offi- And where will you get the best can always hope. We cookie bar and coffee stand are social spots for residents to inter- act. Other amenities include a dog grooming room and business center. says the Terry flamboyant, either. materials he uses in these public areas includes “electric cowboy, hair on leather” and “rough cut topaz over orchid pots,” beaded screens and a photomural. The result is a “strikingly elegant 1940s Hollywood meets Dallas.” but ers of the LGBT community, Crosland is thinking of bringing similar projects to revitalize other gay communities around the coun- try. cials about his project, he asks them, “Where in Dallas can you find 50,000 people at one time?” He says they mention the State Fair or the Cotton Bowl, but he brags to them about the Alan Ross Freedom Parade. Texas seats in the house for next year’s parade, he asks? From the bal- conies of the residences facing Cedar Springs — he even jokes about setting up bleachers on the roof. Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice Residences facing Cedar told Crosland Guild The Tavern An outdoor kitchen features street level of Ilume will be faced with arca stone, the building mate- rial used throughout Paris. Springs with large balconies and high ceilings should be open by Ground floor luxury next summer. rentals incorporate loft style 15- foot ceilings and concrete floors on the ground level. Each resi- dence features full kitchens with islands and walk-in closets. that they had “lost some traffic to Village in the early evening West and they’re looking to us to get says. Adding traffic back,” Terry to the mix of restaurants, including upscale dining currently underrep- resented on Cedar Springs, is designed to create excitement about the neighborhood again. multiple grilling stations and a working bar around the 25-foot lap pool and large custom is specially design- cabanas. Terry ing the outdoor furniture and using raised planters to give the area depth. Six waterfalls, a DJ booth, two hot tubs, a fire pit and undulating colors of the pool high- light the spectacular public area. A yoga and spin room, a cardio and weight area, a poker/Wii game room and great room with walk-through after Don’t assume anything, coun- Don’t Delays can be costly: The buyer ed following closing. (Make sure ed following a clause in your pur- you include that insures you chase contract this step; have a right to complete that take the time to exercise for right.) If money is escrowed settlement immediate repairs, the of funds will release the balance complete. If once all repairs are prior problems are not corrected be with- to settlement, funds may held by attorneys for repairs. sels Lukowski. Occasionally sellers may not live up to their end of the have regrets agreement. Don’t that diminish the thrill of getting the keys by not taking this simple step of a final walk-through. Most sellers will want to fix the prob- lems they probably overlooked in the stress of a move, but they need the time to get it done. After all, it is in the best interest of both the buyer and the seller to have the sale go forward. may have a lock on their interest rate that can expire, or the seller may not be able to buy their next home because they need the pro- ceeds from the one they are sell- ing. If you do find problems, insist on a second they have been remedied before you sign the deed. Most items can be taken care of at the closing table with a financial considera- • Turn on the furnace and central air condition- • Turn all stove burners • Test on the oven at bake and broil • Turn • Run some ice cubes through the disposal to test washer and dryer through • Run the dishwasher, • Open and close all windows and doors, and • Find the manuals for all appliances, furnaces automatic garage door openers • Test all the keys and alarm codes • Test ing the blades complete cycles the fireplace flue and air-conditioner The main purpose of your The main purpose Sometimes, especially with It is not uncommon for buyers 10.10.08 • www.dallasvoice.com check out the property, and put it property, check out the the seller to your sat- in writing for is if the seller isfaction, especially your final moving out prior to walk-through.” that the inspection is to verify to you in home is being conveyed and that the condition you expect, agreed to both you and the seller (See in the purchase contract. or a a notepad sidebar.) Take on your small tape recorder inspection, making a punch-list of any issues that still need to be resolved in order to meet the con- ditions in your contract. And don’t get sidetracked: Ask a question only on the subject or room that you’re talking about. older homes, expectations can be unrealistic, especially if the last time you saw the house it was fully furnished. Still, even an older home should be left in clean con- proper- dition. None of the seller’s ty should be left behind unless included in the purchase. Make sure floors are swept, carpet vac- uumed bathrooms cleaned, kitchen-cabinet interiors wiped down and no mounds of garbage left on the curb. and sellers to agree on an amount of money to be held in escrow for repairs or remedies to be complet-
C12 Defining Homes Moneyinstructor.com advises that having your Moneyinstructor.com According to Lukowski, during each inspection, • Try all lights and switches all faucets on and off • Turn • Run showers and flush toilets In real estate, the only dumb In real estate, walk- There are often two Mike Lukowski of Michael keep on your “As a buyer, WHAT TO LOOK FOR BEYOND CURB APPEAL move-in conditions met usually means: that the con- dition of the property has not substantially changed since you agreed to buy it; that all required repairs have been satisfactorily completed or are in the process of being done; that the items that the seller agreed to leave have not been removed; and that all items that the seller agreed to remove are gone. the buyer should do all of the following before mak- ing an offer — or signing the mortgage papers: question is the one that’s not the one that’s question is buying a new asked. Whether the walk- home or an older home, through is your final opportunity to make sure that everything is in you under- working order and that stand how everything works, and the home your last chance before that the becomes yours to verify their end of sellers have upheld the contract. throughs: The first one, where you get a sense for whether the house is a “fit,” and the final one, before you close the deal. A good rule of thumb in real estate is that you should do a final walk-through within 24 to 48 hours of closing, to verify that nothing has material- ly changed since the home inspec- tion. (Often, the walk-through hap- pens on the way to closing.) Edwards Realty serves primarily done agent, so he’s as a buyer’s more than his fair share of walk- throughs. He knows how best to make them work for you. agent to follow up along the way with any minor repairs between signing and closing to stay on top of the game,” he explains. “Take an inspection report to make sure repair items have been addressed; do your inspection, Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice
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a final walk-through Walking the property the Walking Enjoy your new home! help avoid them.” attorney and real estate agent can table, some foresight by you, your According to Homescape.com, the to Homescape.com, According problems do unfold at the closing box, storage locker and unit keys. While tion. is when closing problem most nagging the mortgage lender are funds from your today to arrive. “Most lenders late or fail routing the electronically, wire the funds the account to money from your lender’s Federal Reserve and then on to the title the account. Depending on company’s was sent, the funds time of day the wire always arrive in time. So, the first won’t walk in the door thing you do when you “Have the mort-at your closing is ask, yet?” Lastly make gage funds arrived keys: a complete sure you receive all the set to every lock in the house, base- door forget ment, shed and garage. And don’t the alarm codes. If you bought a condo, make sure that you’ve received the mail- 10.10.08 • www.dallasvoice.com
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C14 Defining Homes When you’re relocating to a When you’re not always that Of course it’s While you may not want to live Stone says house-hunting is an you don’t market, “In today’s new city, there are several ways there are new city, to help set you can find an agent can do a you up in housing. You the first Google search and choose pops up real estate agent that that agent online. Chances are, can guide you to the neighborhood finest church- with the best schools, program- es with the best singles get you ming and maybe even or the involved in Junior League Boy Scouts and refer you to the local chapter of Focus on the Fam- ily. bad, but a gay or lesbian agent — with bi, trans, PFLAG members and friends of the community also most welcome into the mix — can help ease the transition not merely into a but into a new communi- new city, ty. Hollywood, in Oak Lawn (or West South Beach, the Castro or Mon- trose when moving elsewhere), an LGBT agent might offer more appropriate suggestions. “We know the neighborhoods that are more accepting,” says Barbara Stone, a real estate with Allie Beth Allman & Associates. intimate experience. Her clients tell just more comfortable hav- “It’s her, have to ing someone I don’t explain my whole life to.” Accord- often streamlines the Stone ingly, entire home-buying process, rec- ommending lenders and title com- panies to her clients who are gay- friendly. want any delays whatsoever. Things are changing daily in lend- ing. I have a client who qualified not so earlier this week and now, much,” she says. When a banker or mortgage broker stops the loan application process to ask stupid questions about why two women’s names are on a bank account or why two men will be on the deed, Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice market — a can make all
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C15 Defining Homes Cohn says that something else Cohn says “I know about organizations While groups and services are Stone often brings clients from But with the right agent, there’s lems. of the LGBT commu- agents aware their gay and lesbian nity do for the city to someone clients is sell to considering a move moving or Dallas. we are and how politically strong to the Communi- — from Black Tie of Hope to ty Center to Cathedral medical servicesif you need them,” he says. Oak Lawn, easy to find in mostly McCranie says he works his outside LBJ and introduces clients to other gay people in the area. “There are more and more groups up here,” he says. out of town to Oak Lawn to show what a vibrant LGBT community we have. Most people who transfer to Dallas are surprised at how active the community is. no reason to be surprised.
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S S E E N N O O J J E E N N Y Y A A W W D D L L O O N N R R A A Y Y B B Y Y H H P P A A R R G G O O T T O O H H P Cohn reminds his clients of the Cohn reminds a focus on making do have “We And deciding early on what P Dan Cohn says the right agent can make a move to a new city easier, by recommend- Dan Cohn says the right agent can make a move to a new city easier, ing social and political organizations that embrace gay involvement. have better access to such matters to such better access have ask the importantly, — and more right questions. up appropriate protec- need to set available to couples tions not are not recog- whose relationships He says law. nized under Texas of the spe- that an agent unaware cial concerns of gay and lesbian the pro- buyers might not discuss up. tections that must be set clients sure our gay and lesbian the biggest have protection for Stone says. asset they own,” those protections, “if one Without the deceased partner passes away, family could come in and partner’s try to acquire the house.” would happen to the house if a couple separates is better than after trouble begins. Whether a couple’s to sell and divide the proceeds or keep the house and one buys the other out is easier to do with an attorney when there are no prob- 10.10.08 • www.dallasvoice.com
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C17 Defining Homes Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice of the fence. The turnout events like these at a gated “Usually you think of of 27 Jackson and his husband “Once you get inside that gate, some sortOf course, this isn’t of do have our differences, “We For many people who live in “I believe the homeowners For these gay homeowners at in force to socialize with their in force to neighbors. friends and to Jackson’s is often attributed and involvement in the community his constant efforts to get people motivated to participate and be live. proud of where they but neighborhood as snobbish, not our neighborhood,” says that’s Livingston. agree. years, Bruce Hoffman, it becomes a community where we actually sit We talk to each other. on our front porch and wave to We each other as we drive by. say ‘Hi, how are you doing?’ and Jackson interact with each other,” matter what says. “And it doesn’t your sexual orientation is. We exclude each other.” don’t unrealistic Utopian bubble hidden from the rest of society — though to hear the residents talk, it comes pretty close. And the differences of opinion that do occur help pro- mote open dialogue and explo- ration of various points of view. but we all agree that is part of the fun and wonder of living in a diverse neighborhood,” Igou says. “The gay segment is very vocal — in fact half of the board of directors for the homeowners are gay.” gated communities, condomini- ums or town homes, the word “neighborhood association” is but once word, often a four-letter again, the Enclave residents see things a little differently. association actually helps add to the camaraderie of the neighbor- hood,” Igou claims. least, no matter what the topic, the grass is definitely greener on the inside On Oct. 7, as part of the 25th Igou and Livingston were Igou and Livingston Close enough to major attrac- “Usually you think of a gated 10.10.08 • www.dallasvoice.com enough away to have that small- town appeal, the area represents an ideal compromise for couples who want a little of each type of lifestyle. But the small-town men- tality seems to be the aspect peo- ple enjoy most about their own private Mayberry. anniversary of the National Night Out campaign that encourages neighbors to turn on their porch lights, head outside and get to know their neighbors, the Enclave played host to Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert while feasting on hot dogs and refreshments in the shadow of a bounce house and slide for the kids, along with fabulous door prizes for the adults who came out nity features beautiful homes in a beautiful homes in nity features setting. Floor plans peaceful 1,500 square-foot sin- range from gle-storyaround homes for 3,300 $200,000 up to huge square-foot, two-story houses at a By com- still-modest $268,000. the Uptown parison, condos in sell for and Downtown areas the square $400,000 — with half be on the footage. And that can lower end. pricing amazed at the affordable inside Loop 12. “Neither of us wanted to live in the ‘burbs, and we wanted to stay within the inner were delighted to find loop. We he this area and community,” says. tions and “city life,” yet just far neighboorhood as snobbish, but our neighborhood,” not that’s says one resident of the Enclave at Grove Hill.
C18 Defining Homes As gay men and lesbians con- As gay men But at least one local gated At the Enclave at Grove Hill, “As we were having our house But no matter the actual infor- Situated south of Interstate 30 tinue to chart new territory in everyAmeri- facet of mainstream that be called “shatter- ca (should one ing the Swarovksi ceiling”?), of het- of the last great bastions now seeing erosexual seclusion is cars, hot a steady influx of hybrid flags: the pool boys and rainbow Seen by detrac- gated community. tors as a symbol of conformity and people cookie-cutter homes where they tend to keep to themselves, Lane, with lots look like Wisteria of starchy intrigue. community is defying the stereo- type. gay residents are enjoying an unexpected sense of community and neighborly charm in what homeowner John Igou and his Liv- partner Tom of 17 years, ingston, affectionately call “the new East Dallas,” or even more “Cedar Springs East.” brazenly, Thanks to a large group of gay households in the neighborhood, Lane, they many along Vacherie almost have enough people to put on their own Pride parade or start Almost. up a modest gay bar. built, there were four other gay couples building at the same time,” Igou says. His current esti- mation is that about 14 gay households now call the Enclave at Grove Hill home, while friend Jackson puts and neighbor Tom the number somewhere upwards of 20. clear that mal census count, it’s presence in the a gay there’s neighborhood. On Pride Week- end for the past few years, rain- bow flags have popped up all signaling just over the community, one facet of the dynamic diversity of the residents. and east of Interstate 45, just min- utes from Downtown, the commu- Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice community
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S S E E N N O O J J E E N N Y Y A A W W D D L L O O N N R R A A Y Y B B Y Y H H P P A A R R G G O O T T O O H H P P From left, Tom Livingston, John Igou and Tom Jackson are some of are some Jackson Igou and Tom Livingston, John Tom From left, residents in Eastthe many gay at Grove Hill, which Dallas’ Enclave gated communities. the stereotypes of stuffy they say bucks Page 22 on RAIL See and Garland East: White Rock If you’re committed to an If you’re committed To many sophisticated gay Tex- To are the only gay couple in “We from the last Landis takes DART White Rock Station features plen- apartments, condos, a hotel, stores. While it is near- offices and the community, ly a self-contained Station is within DART Park Lane NorthParkwalking distance of without the Center for retail therapy parking nightmare. Sta- Uptown address, the Cityplace behind the tion provides access just with its shopping, Village, West while restaurants and residences, Sta- one stop up, at Mockingbird Hotel Palo- tion, the Residences at mar provide high-end high-rise liv- access in ing and convenient DART any direction. ans, the suburbs are culturally dead. But they really can make a lot of sense. Lerone Landis lives in but works Garland with his partner, Downtown — a combination that works well for him. the area, but all of my neighbors are very nice,” Landis says. He and his partner in Garland bought because “it was the best value for If we found the same the money. house in Dallas, it would cost dou- ble.” station on the Blue Line to Union you can reliable, Station. “It’s deal with have to relax, you don’t traffic. Once you get used to it, you driving,” want to go back to don’t he says. ty of parking for Northeast Dallas neighborhoods like Lake High- lands. Just off Northwest Highway on the west side of the lake, the sta- tion is a long walk to the lake, but cyclists can take their bikes onto the Light Rail for a convenient (and cheap) way to get in a trek around the 12-mile White Rock bike trail and seven mile path from the lake to Hillcrest and Alpha roads. and Uptown Central: Downtown Central: Downtown If you already live Downtown in If you already live Downtown Four Downtown stops provide The Akard Station is convenient- On the east side of Central 10.10.08 • www.dallasvoice.com the 1870s — it’s even the birth- even the — it’s the 1870s Marcus. Just a few place of Stanley South Side on Lamar blocks from (the former Roebuck ware- Sears of smaller loft house) are a number Park Lofts, projects, including City Griffin Street Eagle Condominiums, Townhomes Studios, McKee Street Corinth and Herschel Weisfeld’s Park. one of the many (and multiplying) high-rises — or plan to move there is still a great option, with — DART monthly passes often less expensive than garaging a car: $50 gets you access to the city at all times of day. easy access, whether you live in or End (where you can visit the West visit the Sixth Floor Museum, the new Holocaust Museum, the Dallas Aquarium or Old Red Muse- World um) or One Arts (for dining Plaza at Dali or Screen Door). The St. Paul and Pearl Stations could be called the Arts stops — Districts both provide easy walks to the Dal- las Museum of Art, the Nasher the Meyerson Sculpture Center, Symphony Center… and next year, the new opera house and theater center. ly located just blocks from the Mosaic, the Old Mercantile, the DP&L Lofts and the Davis Building, all of which can speed you up to Mockingbird Station to catch a movie at the Angelika Film Center. Stay near Akard and visit the won- or derful Urban Market grocery, enjoy restaurants like Charlie Palmer at the Joule and Dallas Fish Market. Expressway from Northwest High- way to Park Lane, the old NorthPark East is giving way to the 33-acre Park Lane Place. Almost two million square feet of space is nearing completion to include
C20 Defining Homes South: Winnetka Heights, Oak Cliff has been gaining a Heights The pre-war Winnetka Buses run every 20 minutes from Cedars even a neigh- The Was As gas prices continue to soar, As gas prices has long But while Dallas Kiest Park and the Cedars reputation as an exciting gaybor- hood, especially the Bishop Arts District. But other enclaves to the south have a lot of widespread appeal in the queer community. area was in desperate need of gay renovation starting in the late 1970s, while the new hot Oak Cliff area is Kiest Park, built in the 1950s and ‘60s. These solid, most- ly brick homes often feature tacky pink bathroom tile so popular dur- ing that period. But homes in the area are reasonably sized and moderately priced, even when adding in the mandatory kitchen and bathroom upgrades. Both neighborhoods feature mid-century single-family homes ideal for those bargain shopping or looking for fixer-uppers. and Heights around Winnetka Kiest Park to the nearby Hampton Stations on the Red Line; and Tyler the Blue Line extends all the way to with parking available at Ledbetter, most stations. Both lines provide quick gateways to Downtown and Central Dallas. The name borhood before DART? but the commonly heard, wasn’t neighborhood actually dates from sometimes it feels as if you have to it feels as if you have sometimes have a can You make a choice: live… but not or a place to car, both. as a “car enjoyed a reputation Light Rail has con- the DART city,” Northtinued to expand, joining Dallas with the Southern Sector, Dallas easily and leaving Central So accessible from all directions. figuring out where to whether it’s once you’re live — or what to do there — all you need to do is ride the rails. Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice Central Dallas
By David Taffet By David Taffet farther out from
and Arnold Wayne Jones As DART expands As DART becomes easier — becomes easier the Light Rail, living the Light Rail,
and more affordable Riding the rails the Riding PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARNOLD WAYNE JONES 10.10.08 • www.dallasvoice.com
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A Blue Line train between Ledbetter and Garland stops at centrally-located Mockingbird Station, and provides access to
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v- x- Love Field Station will be near Avenue in Oak Lawn. A park-and- Avenue ride lot will Oak Lawn residents to the rest of the city. Southwest Airlines’ corporate headquarters northwest of the air- port but bus service will connect the station to the terminal. On the northeastspur of the 10.10.08 • www.dallasvoice.com Monica’s, Twisted Root or Club Twisted Monica’s, Dada. Green Line, Victory Station is already operating full-time. The next stops will be Market Center, Southwestern Medical/Parkland and Inwood Road, near Maple
C22 Lerone Landis, front, and his partner Danny Valle moved to Garland because it was affordable, but Lerone Landis, front, and his partner Danny Valle commuting and staying connected to the gay community a snap. has made DART Defining Homes Deep Ellum Station at Good- mately link Carrollton in mately link the northwest (which will do for it hopes Green did for Plano) what Red Grove in the to Pleasant opens next southeast — in time for the just year, where State Fair of Texas, a much-needed station will make it cheaper and easier to get a corny dog. Baylor Station, between Fair Park and Downtown, has already spurred new residential development, including the five-story Ambrose, with 14,000 square feet of retail space and 325 apartments at and lofts doorstep. the station’s Latimer and Gaston opens more restaurants and entertainment to Downtown residents. Catch a train from Akard Station at DART the front door of the Mosaic and walk from Deep Ellum Station to Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice North: Plano More to Come: The Green Line The first three East Dallas stops DART has done for central Plano has done DART If you feel far removed in Plano, RAIL page 20 Continued from on the Green Line — which will ulti- what Mockingbird Station did for what Mockingbird Station there always Central Dallas. Yes, Plano but has been a downtown someplace to live, even for now it’s apart-gay Dallasites. Plano Station the train sta- ments run the length of home of tion, while Haggard Park, Courtyard Theater and the Interur- on the ban Railroad Museum both of opposite side of the station, which make this an urban/subur- ban oasis. less than 30 minutes consider: It’s all the way down to the Dallas Zoo, and you never have to deal with traffic at LBJ and 75. 10.10.08 • www.dallasvoice.com
C23 Defining Homes Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice You might expect older homes might expect You new con- “Something I see in Howard points out that electri- “If we expose some old wiring, A frequent reason wiring is “The most common problem is There are several approaches reason. Excessive dimming of dimming reason. Excessive an appliance comes lights when a warningon is also sign that checked.” needs to be problems, would present the most modernespecially in light of tech- While that nological advances. new con- can be the case, even over. struction should be looked is extreme- struction, unfortunately, And with ly sloppy workmanship. always wiring, mistakes don’t It can take show up immediately. several years,” Howards warns. Hazardous aluminum wiring was first used in the late 1960s, he says, with fires resulting from it coming much later after thousands of buildings had it. Occasionally, still an issue found in homes it’s built around that time. cal codes are always being updat- ed, meaning that wiring installed “up to code” only a few years ago In may not be adequate today. general, that work is “grandfa- thered,” meaning it does not need but to be replaced immediately, can be modified if desired. we have to bring it up to code,” he says. upgraded in a house has to do with having a system that serves current usage needs. that the existing wiring is not ade- quate to allow new wiring to be added, such as additional light- ing, or new kitchen appliances or even new central heat and air con- ditioning,” he says. Our electrical needs have increased a lot because of electronic equipment. “A lot of old wiring was never designed for a time when every kid had a computer in his room.” you can take to address these issues, Howard says. First, consid- er adding another circuit on the
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARNOLD WAYNE JONES no off for on and flicker ing or ly stop work- lets that periodical- inspectors are ade- quately trained to spot problem areas and do a price. Although home thorough job, “the best breakers, or lights or out- checklist for any property before negotiating a before negotiating is a history of past prob- lems,” he says. “Look for a history of tripping circuit — including the wiring — — including the wiring inspector prepare a full reportinspector prepare a “Never assume that any proper- “Never assume that any 10.10.08 • www.dallasvoice.com one, or even if you just want to if you just want one, or even electrical system upgrade your the house on the before putting has suggestions market, Howard for what you should consider. is safe or up ty you are purchasing says. He to current code,” Howard a licensed recommends having
C24 Defining Homes When most people step into a When most But when DarylHoward enters As a master electri- Whether you’re house they are considering pur- house they tend to look at the chasing, they the condition What’s same things: foundation of the roof? Does the termites?seem sound? Are there about some- a house, he thinks thing else: The wiring. cian, Howard has made a career fix- ing unseen prob- lems — and making sure they never come up in the first place. buying a new house or an older Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice
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By Arnold Wayne Jones Master electrician Daryl Howard your house is safe lookout for when buying a home. ways to make sure and says he’s constantly learning and says he’s has been in the industry 25 years and old home or a and old home position to know what to be on the Daryl Howard says more — which puts him in a good new one, electrician new one, electrician
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C25 Defining Homes “Is it worthto save a lit- the risk Howard has seen his share of Howard has want to pay it and “They didn’t tle money? Compare what you saved by not calling an electrician to what it will cost to replace your home and all your belongings in the event of an electrical fire. And a human life can never be replaced if you or someone you love gets electrocuted,” Howard says. school, and an additional year of additional and an school, field, along with a col- work in the to in electrical math lege course license electrician’s get my master was just to get start-— and that ed!” could do people who thought they but only got the work themselves called into trouble. One couple fan installed who wanted a ceiling Howard in their bedroom. When would attach told them the box it had to be to was plastic and brace box replaced with a metal code, they under the current balked. got a handyman to put the fan on the plastic box,” he says. A week while the fan and the couple later, “were both going at full speed,” the box cracked and fell on them, leaving them with cuts and abra- sions. Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice Just because Daryl Howard works with • Make sure that your home is well insulated, • Have your A/C unit checked every year by a qualified techni- • Consider a gas-operated appliance instead of an electric one • This is an obvious one, but one people ignore frequently: “The main thing is to have plen- “The main thing is to to pur- If you’re on the market home and “If you buy an older Ask for receipts to see if the “I have a very healthy respect HOW TO LOWER YOUR BILL electricity doesn’t mean he wants people to mean electricity doesn’t use more. “I am getting more and more calls from people who want to install solar power on their homes,” he says. ”The systems are available, but they are very Still, in expensive. my opinion, they are worth looking into.” Howard offers some additional tips on how to save money off your electric bill. and that the attic is well ventilated. A thermostat-controlled electric attic fan works wonders to reduce your A/C bill during the sum- mer. and have your filters cian to be sure it is running efficiently, changed regularly. — gas appliances are much more efficient to operate. lights off, and need it. Turn you don’t use electricity when Don’t turn your A/C down or off when you are not at home. Always buy the most energy efficient appliances you can, and replace stan- dard incandescent bulbs with the new compact fluorescent bulbs. house. If the house has several cir- has several If the house house. possible they are it’s cuits already, not smartly balanced. Sometimes, guest room is on one a rarely-used on the entire kitchen is circuit when can trace An electrician another. so and balance usage the wiring that neither circuit is overloaded. age is not ty of breaker space — he says. necessarily an issue,” don’t chase an older home, because it assume that just it is. appears to be updated work, you see lots of new electrical have that checked out,” Howard counsels. “If the previous home- owner was doing his own handy- man work, he may have done a good job, but maybe not.” work was done by a professional. If a trade like an electrician requires a license to work, there is probably a good reason for it, Howard says. for electricity myself — I’ve seen what it can do,” says Howard, who has been in the industry 25 years, the last 16 as a licensed master electrician. “I had to com- approved trade plete a four-year
S S E E N N O O J J E E N N Y Y A A W W D D L L O O N N R R A A Y Y B B Y Y H H P P A A R R G G O O T T O O H H P P Page 28 on REFI See Morris also cautions against no such “The adage, ‘there’s a refi If done right, however, “At their core, the most preva- But no matter what your rea- important now.” to refinance falling for “no-cost” transactions. thing as a free lunch’ certainly applies to home mortgage refi- nancing, and when a ‘no-cost’ option is offered, homeowners can rest assured that the costs are most likely being absorbed in the form of a higher interest rate,” Morris says. (That said, Morris does note that he offers free con- sultations. “I only get paid when the mortgage he says.) closes,” can yield significant benefits. lent form of mortgage refinance transactions are designed to save a homeowner a significant amount of interest paid over the life of the loan and are known as ‘rate and term’ refinances,” explains Morris. “For some home- owners, this can literally translate to interest savings of $100,000 or more. This is accomplished by reducing the interest rate or the length, the term, of the mortgage or a combination of both.” sons are, there are still obstacles There are no set-in-concrete cri- “Refinancing is a great option if 10.10.08 • www.dallasvoice.com plans on being in their home for a sufficient amount of time to enjoy a green light the savings, then it’s to proceed with the refinance,” he says. teria for determining if you’re in the position to benefit from a refi- nance scenario, but a broad range of eligibility requirements can give you a good idea before you even sit down with an accountant or mortgage special- ist. you bring your interest rate down at least a full 1 percent. Other great reasons would be to get out of an adjustable rate or interest only mortgage,” says Sondra Fish- a mortgage specialist with er, Mortgage Co. “You Home Team are a good candidate if you had purchased five to seven years ago on a sub-prime or FHA and received an 8 percent rate. Now you can refinance a whole 2 per- cent lower to 6 percent. Another good candidate would have a FICO score above 580. If you had a loan that was fixed for two or three years and now you are coming out of the fixed and the rate is turning adjustable, it is very
C26 Defining Homes You’ve got such a You’ve This is just one sce- “Do I need to refinance to get a Jerrett Morris, managing part- simple cost/benefit a “Luckily, While there are certainly very great home that Ty Pen- that Ty great home to you nington comes on extreme for advice makeovers. The décor is so inspired that Martha Stewart might actually crack a smile. And all your friends consider your house the hub of all social But now future activity. dinner parties and pool fiestas are poten- tially in jeopardy because you can’t afford your mortgage payments. nario that may have you considering refi- nancing your home. But before you go jumping on the refi band- wagon, there are plenty of options to weigh first — and some impor- tant questions to ask yourself. better interest rate? Do I need to refinance to lower my monthly payment? Do I need to refinance because I want to get my house paid for sooner? Those reasons change,” says Ron Allen, a won’t certified with public accountant his own Uptown firm. ner of Kanso & Morris mortgage professionals, suggests putting pen to paper to see exactly how benefit much you will or won’t from a refinancing option. analysis will always determine if it makes sense for a homeowner to refinance their home. At our firm, we total the costs associated with the proposed refinance and divide the amount saved to deter- mine how long it will take to ‘pay’ for the refinance,” Morris says. specific situations that could necessitate a refinance as a mat- ter of critical short-term financial survival, generally “if the client Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice payment a year.
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got you down? Mortgage woes By Steven Lindsey Refinancing may Refinancing may don’t formally refinance, you can knock as much as seven years off a note by simply making one extra
Sondra Fisher says that even if you Refi, fo, fum fo, Refi, 10.10.08 • www.dallasvoice.com
C27 Defining Homes Dallas Voice • Dallas Voice PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARNOLD WAYNE JONES Allen, Morris and Fisher all “The benefits of a refinance — For most people, the ultimate “Paying off your home,” Allen viduals are not counseled correctly on when and when not to refi- nance.” agree that the first step needs to be getting good advice from peo- ple with your best interests in mind when determining if a refinance is justifiable, because every person’s situation is unique and there are factors that could affect credit and long-term financial stability if not looking at the somebody’s whole picture. rate and term or cash-out equity — can be measurable, and nothing beats a good discussion with a mortgage professional to evaluate the benefits and costs involved,” Morris says. goal is to own the home free and clear and refinancing can be just one way of achieving that goal not the logi- But even if it’s faster. cal choice, a quick chat with your mortgage or a professional CPA can help you find other ways of saving money or paying off your current mortgage more productive- ly. of the American kind says, “that’s dream.” mort- “Some people may want to refi- In those situations, however, “If you make one extra mort- Keep in mind: Refinancing actu- 10.10.08 • www.dallasvoice.com that could stand in the way. nance, but they may not be able to have do that because they don’t any equity in their home or because the restrictions on getting a mortgageare so much now tighter than they were say three years ago,” Allen warns. “That’s going to impact people where it’s who want to refinance, simply because they’re not going to be able to.” other methods can be employed to save money in the long run. gage payment a year or split each mortgage payment in two each month you take seven years off of your note. So you do have a little more control than you think on the timing and when you pay off this mortgage,” says Fisher. ally involves starting a new gage, so if you’ve already paid for several years on a current mort- be gage, those years won’t deducted from the new term. “You essentially start your mortgage Fisher says. “A lot of indi- over,” Mortgage professional Jerrett Morris, left, and CPA Ron Allen agree that refinancing can Mortgage professional Jerrett Morris, left, and CPA you get proper advice . be a good idea for some homeowners — but only if REFI Continued from page 26
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