Sharon Parisi

Wow! Robin DeCapua has created twenty-three posts since joining Active Rain in January! Although, I've been following her, I had no idea that she is new to the Rain. Robin, who has a background in graphic design, works with her daughter, Rachel Moore. Together, they stage homes to capture the interest of potential buyers. Their blogs posts are filled with take-away ideas for Realtors, sellers and homeowners. Their design ideas are brought to life in the many photos they share with their readers. Besides adding photos, these two talented women have taken their marketing to another level with links to their Madison Modern Home website, houzz.com and thumtack.com.

Robin mentions says in her bio, "We eat design for breakfast." I believe her and I love her spirit!

Robin DeCapua

Madison Modern Home

Glendale, California

818.472.0051

There is one week left to see the Jean Paul Gualtier exhibit, "From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk," at the Dallas Museum of Art. The exhibit closes Sunday, February 12, 2012. This will be a busy week with latecomers seeing the exhibit for the first time and others making one last trip to see one of the most outstanding exhibits to visit the DMA. Contact the DMA for ticket information and to purchase your tickets before visiting the museum.

Aboca's Italian Grill has done it again! They recently opened a second location on the Northwest corner of Meadow Road and Central Expressway in North Dallas. You will find the same delicious food, enjoyed at the original Aboca's on the Southwest corner of Belt Line Road and Central Expressway in Richardson.

After dining with friends at the Richardson location last weekend and enjoying the "over the top" Osso Bucco and Tiramisu, we decided to branch out and try the new location on Monday evening. We ordered pizza with fresh mozzarella and Italian sausage. I was pleasantly surprised that the largest pizza, with two special toppings, was less than $17.00. A near-by competitor charges nearly $30 for the same pizza. We shared the house made Strawberry Cake and Italian Cream Cake, as we already knew the Chocoholic Cake and the Tiramisu were beyond delicious. We were not disappointed.

Remember to bring your favorite bottle of wine. There is a small uncorking fee for each person served. If you are interested in Osso Bucco and Tiramisu, it is best to call ahead and preorder the items.

On Friday and Saturday evenings, reservations are suggested. Saturday evening, the Richardson location was packed at 6:30, with people waiting in line, outside the door.

Aboca's Italian Grill

10455 North Central Expressway, Suite 118

Dallas, Texas 75231

214-346-1700

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Sparkman Club Estates

Take note of the Sparkman Club real estate market! It is January and there are four properties under contract.

Active Listings

• There are currently 10 active listings ranging in price from $199,000 to $289,000.
• Average list price per square foot is currently $114.81.
• Square footage of the active listings ranges from 1,674 to 2,764 square feet.

Solds

• Fourteen properties have been sold in the Sparkman Club over the last six months.
• Average sales price was $230,000.
• Minimum sold price was $145,000.
• Maximum sold price was $320,000.
• Average sold price per square foot was $110.59, with a range from $51.44 per square foot to $155.54 per square foot.

This northwest Dallas neighborhood is convenient to I35, the Dallas North Tollway, LBJ Freeway, the DART Station, Southwestern Medical Center, public and private schools and shopping!

Cochran Chapel Circle is a tree lined street located in the Southeast quadrant of Midway Road and Northwest Highway, in the Bluffview area of Dallas. Bluffview is noted for its country feel, with winding streets, hills, and abundant trees. The south side of this neighborhood is bordered by scenic Bachman Creek and the east side is bordered by the Bretton Woods Subdivision.

Active Listings

There are currently two active townhomes listings on Cochran Chapel Circle.

1. 4346 Cochran Chapel Circle which backs to Bretton Woods, is currently leased, and available for purchase. Buyers will need to negotiate with the seller to determine the terms of purchase, including possession date. This is a three bedroom, three bath, two story home, with 2,529 square feet. This townhome is currently priced at $400,000.

2. 4306 Cochran Chapel which backs to Bachman Creek, is a three bedroom, three and a half bath townhome, with two living areas. This townhome has 2529 square feet and is currently priced at $449,000.

Sold

There was one sale in this neighborhood In November 2011: a bank owned two bedroom townhome that backed to Northwest Highway sold for $212,000.

If you are looking for a townhome in Dallas, in close proximity to Downtown Dallas, add Cochran Chapel Circle to your list.