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Designed by architect Hal Thompson and built in 1929, 4236 Armstrong Parkway is one of Highland Park’s most precious heritage residences. The three-story mansion, which is set back from the prestigious street on a wide lawn, has benefited from a careful and intelligent restoration that has brought it to its present grandeur. Remarkably, this fine property is available for purchase at the new price of $4,500,000. This prime piece of Dallas history and real estate is a very good example of why now may be one of the best times to be a luxury buyer in a very long time. The stately home was previously listed for $6,250,000. Luxury properties, priced assertively, are actively selling in Dallas. Two prime examples of this are my recently sold listings at 9338 Meadowbrook in Preston Hollow, listed at $6,795,000, and 4301 Beclaire in Highland Park, offered for $3,995,000. The exceptional residence at 4236 Armstrong Parkway is a remarkable celebration of 18^th century France in its grandest epoch and truly offers the luxury buyers an exceptional Highland Park address at an exceptional price. You can learn more now at http://bit.ly/dmJlJJ

One of the best ways to judge the strength of the luxury housing market is to simply count the number of serious buyers at a weekend open house event. Just yesterday I held an open house at 6506 Waggoner in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas. Despite the 105-degree Texas heat and many Dallasites currently being on vacation in cooler climes, attendance was VERY strong.

Previously offered by another broker at $1,685,000, the five-bedroom, family-friendly home is now priced at $1,299,000. This very competitively priced propety is in a great neighborhood known for its family-friendly atmosphere, convenient location and proximity to well-known schools.

In addition to five bedrooms, it offers five baths and one half-bath, delightful formal rooms, a large family room, a study, a media/game room and a three-car garage.

This fine home offers what is an increasingly popular feature: a first-floor master suite. Upstairs are four bedrooms, each with its own bath, and the media/game room.

The grounds feature mature trees, perennial gardens, two stone-lined ponds with waterfall, stone walkways and a patio with a fireplace and built-in grill.

At $1,299,000, 6506 Waggoner truly offers a great opportunity for the discerning Preston Hollow buyer. To learn more about 6506 Waggoner or other luxury homes currently for sale in Dallas and the surrounding area, visit www.DPMfineHomes.com

Preston Hollow ... Chances are, regardless of where you live, you’ve heard of this North Dallas neighborhood. It’s been in the news recently because it is the new home of former U.S. president George W. Bush.

Preston Hollow is also home to some of Texas’ wealthiest residents and most expansive and expensive homes. The Bushes bought an 8,500-square-foot residence valued at approximately $2.1 million -- a relatively humble abode by Preston Hollow standards.

The former president’s new neighbors include Tom Hicks, owner of three professional sports teams as well as a 29,000-square-foot Preston Hollow mansion. Other notable Preston Hollow residents include Dallas Mavericks owner and billionaire Mark Cuban, billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens and former presidential candidate and billionaire H. Ross Perot.

At present there are 172 homes for sale priced above $1 million, including 20 homes above $5 million, in Preston Hollow, making now an ideal time to invest in this legendary Texas neighborhood.

To learn more about Dallas' most exceptional neighborhoods and homes currently for sale, visit www.DPMfineHomes.com

One of the things I appreciate most about selling luxury real estate in Dallas is the opportunity to represent truly exceptional properties. My listing at 9100 Guernsey is a fine example. This fine home offers an unsurpassed pedigree for those who appreciate Frank Lloyd Wright’s work. It was designed by John Rattenbury, who was an apprentice under Wright and senior architect at Taliesen West when he designed this secluded Preston Hollow residence. The home’s interior designer, Kay Rattenbury, had lived and studied with the Wrights since she was 14 years old. The result is a stunning residence that is as close to a Frank Lloyd Wright house as one could possibly achieve in the 1990s when it was built. Located on a cul-de-sac minutes from Dallas’ most-respected schools, 9100 Guernsey is in harmony with nature and blends seamlessly with the surrounding wooded grounds of approximately 1.334 acres. You can see more now at www.DPMfineHomes.com

Winding its way through the heart of Dallas, Turtle Creek beckons residents and visitors to its serene shores, manicured parks, gentle paths and neighborhood events. For nearly 100 years, the scenic, parklike neighborhood has been a center of activity and development, and the support it has received from Dallas and the residents who call the area home serves as an example of what can be accomplished through civic pride and leadership.

The Turtle Creek area features some of the most spectacular homes in Dallas, unique shopping, dining and the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Kalita Humphrey’s Theater. It also encompasses several parks, the Katy Trail recreational footpath and numerous green spaces.

The neighborhood is also home to many luxurious high-rises. Some of the best known are 3525 Turtle Creek, a mid-century modern building designed by Howard Meyer; The Mansion Residence, at 2801 Turtle Creek, one of the city’s most exclusive addresses; and The Goldcrest at 3601 Turtle Creek, which was built in 1964 and features a modern design by architect George Dahl.

Also popular with upscale Dallas homebuyers are the pocket neighborhoods of single-family homes along Turtle Creek and the Katy Trail. The trail, which was the home of an abandoned railroad route, is now a haven for exercise enthusiasts. It connects several well-known Dallas neighborhoods and provides a major recreational amenity for urban dwellers. The Katy Trail has also been responsible for an upsurge in property values in the area.

To learn more about Turtle Creek, as well as other niche neighborhoods in Dallas, I encourage you to visit my Web site at www.DPMfineHomes.com. Once there you’ll discover beautiful photos of luxurious Dallas neighborhoods and some of the most beautiful homes currently for sale in the United States.