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MARCH 2021 PUBLISHER

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More Than Ever

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HOME. Four letters that mean something different to all of us, and brings up our

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Like many in my generation, my parents shared the same home town of Butler PA. Just north of Pittsburgh, it is a gritty steel town, tucked in a valley that had been home to many generations on both sides of my family. I never lived there, but it was home to my parents, my grandparents, many aunts and uncles, and scores of cousins. I remember waking up from the long drive from D.C. as we turned onto the brick paved South Main Street hill. The distinct noise and slight rumble of our sta-

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tion wagon headed up the steep hill meant we were minutes away from my grandparents house on Christy Avenue. This was the first place that struck me as home.

I think universally we can all say we spent more time at home than ever in 2020.

My hope is that as we emerge from this pandemic and move back toward a more normal world, we don't lose what we have relearned about home. Many of us will now live and work from home either more or permanently. I personally love the commute from the kitchen for my morning coffee to my office. It is precisely six steps. Like many of you we have tweaked and changed things to make it more beautiful and functional, with more to come this year. I can't wait to fill it again with friends and family.

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Paint Life Boldly!

Sometimes inspiration is in the “lost then found” moments in our lives.

That’s often where I find my best inspiration — those moments where you discover beauty in creation — There’s beauty in the ‘everyday overlooked ‘ like in the wild garden growth I love to paint for example, or the beauty discovered in those rare serendipitous moments when crossing the path of wildlife in its natural habitat where I find inspiration, beauty and joy.

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Joy can always be found wherever we are when we open our eyes, look up from our iPhones, and take in the beauty and wonder of God’s creation that surrounds us, waiting for us to rediscover what we once lost....The beauty and joy in living in the moment.

Those often are the “lost then found” moments that inspire me to paint experiential living.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2021

FEATURES 10 By Design Dallas interior designer George Bass takes us on a home tour.

16 Mr. Clean With Josh’s Pool Service, owner and native Texan Josh Holden is giving Dallas pools the white-glove treatment.

22 Spring Cleaning These oft-overlooked tasks can make a big difference in kicking-off spring with a fresh start.

26 Remodeling the Business of Renovations Kim and Kyle of North Dallas

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BY DESIGN GEORGE BASS IS A MASTER OF DESIGN. For nearly two decades, his home staging and interior design projects through George Bass Stage & Design have brought elegance, finesse, and artistry to Dallas homes. One of his latest projects, 4001 Normandy Ave., is no different. Filled with custom pieces and original art, warm tones and exquisite details, the sunlight-drenched Highland Park residence is a stunning tribute to Bass’ eye for aesthetics and dedication to design excellence, alongside Tex Batson, Aaron Portillo, and Paul Taylor, his design team. With every project, he aims to create emotional connection points with potential buyers — and the sublime connection points in these photographs speak for themselves.

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DALLAS INTERIOR DESIGNER GEORGE BASS TAKES US ON A HOME TOUR OF ONE OF HIS LATEST STAGING PROJECTS.

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Foyer: The classic Tudor-style house,

which was built in 1993, boasts an original staircase in the spacious foyer. To elevate the formal entry, Bass framed the doorway with two identical antique mirrors that brighten the room. He frequents local design shops, estate sales, and more to find unique decorative pieces.

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Dining 1: The dining room, accented with floor-to-ceiling windows, was the ideal space for a large table and refined chairs.

In addition to the furniture, Bass provided stunning custom art to adorn the walls.

George Bass Stage & Design owns more than 3,000 pieces of art, and he chose modern works for this room to give it a sophisticated, updated ambience.

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Dining 2: A great deal of preparation

happens behind the scenes as Bass and his team develop a vision for a home. “We bring in all of the furniture,” Bass says. “A lot of them are custom pieces. We put the look together. The lead stage designers and myself are included in the brainstorm in choosing the look and feel.”

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Wet Bar/Den 2: The tall corner plant and coffee table florals are high-grade faux versions of the real thing. “You can’t leave real plants inside of a stage home because no one will water them,” Bass says. “All of our plants, trees, and some floral arrangements come from Houston.

They’re a high level of quality.”

Wet Bar/Den 1: This room features an

original bar — during the house remodel, the designers carried the wood paneling theme throughout the space. In contrast to the rich wooden walls, Bass chose light, neutral furniture, custom decorative pillows, and a geometrically patterned rug from Feizy Rugs. He and his team pick color schemes that will enhance a home’s natural beauty.

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Living 1: The focal point of the formal living room is a gorgeously detailed fireplace. “Every fireplace has its own personality,” Bass says.

“Some need decorative items on them, and some don’t. It depends on the architectural style of the house.” In this case, Bass used flouted glass accents from Freedom Furniture & Design to draw a buyer’s eye to the fireplace and set the tone for the space. He also added a pop of color to the center of the room with a faux pink orchid, custom-made by floral designer Shane Burroughs.

Living 2: Directly across from the fireplace is a plush custom sofa from Uphold Designs, set atop a large Feizy rug. Above the sofa hangs original contemporary-style art from Johnson Keith Gallery in the Design District.

Bass says the clean, fresh colors they chose blend together well and offset the ceiling’s ornamental crown molding. “We [merge] modern art and modern accessories with classic pieces of furniture with tufting to counterbalance the classic aesthetics of the home,” he says.

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Living 3: Bass says that, after a staging project

like this one is completed, around 30% of buyers purchase the home as is — including all the furniture, art, and decorative items he and his team carefully curated and arranged. For others, Bass’ design prowess serves as inspiration, which is precisely what it is meant to do. “A lot of people are not visionaries,” he says. “Once they can see what can be done, it clicks.

They then understand what they can do with their own furniture.”

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A POOL BRINGS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY TO A HOME. It provides an outlet for friends and family to spend time together while relishing the great outdoors. Perhaps no one knows that better than Josh Holden, a sixth-generation Texan whose business — and life — revolves around taking care of pools and making sure they’re ready for Dallas residents to enjoy.

Holden, who grew up in West Texas, attended the University of Texas, and then lived in Houston for 10 years before moving to Dallas three years ago, started his career in oil and gas. But after making the move to Dallas, he became interested in the pool industry. After all, pools provide more than just community to Texans — they offer a respite from the heat. He learned the ropes while working at a North Texas pool business for a few years, and at the beginning of last year, he started his own: Josh’s Pool Service.

Although his ability to do in-person networking was limited due to the pandemic, he persisted in getting the word out about his new business. “I’m a people person,” Holden says. “I work hard. I hustle.” In reality, it turned out that 2020 was a great year to establish a pool cleaning company, as people stayed home much more than they might have otherwise. Many North Texans traded in the beach for their backyard — and Holden was ready to help.

For a year now, he has provided white-glove pool services to Dallas homeowners, primarily in the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Lakewood, and Lake Highlands. Keeping a tight-knit customer radius means Holden can assist ARTICLE CHRISTIANA NIELSON PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVIS BAUGH 16

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all of his clients efficiently and can provide high-quality service to everyone. He works on pools year-round to keep them clean, but his business picks up in March and stays strong through September.

His services include a weekly clean, twice-weekly clean, and filter clean. He ensures the chemical balance of the pool is always correct and removes any debris and algae from the water. He also makes sure that the cleaning mechanism in the pool works properly, and he performs minor pool repairs.

Even when a pool is not seasonally in use, Holden stresses the importance of maintaining pool cleanliness and water level. “I just try to reiterate for my customers to keep water in the pool,” he says, “meaning halfway up the skimmer line. When you have water in there, it flows through your filter. Not having water would be like running a car engine without oil. It’s absolutely necessary to keep proper water in there.”

Holden also cautions against the use of too many chlorine tabs at one time in the pool, which can cause a chemical imbalance. “All you need, even during the peak dog days of summer, is one to two tabs,” he says. “Otherwise, it raises the cyanuric acid level too high and won’t sanitize the water properly. The ideal level for that, also known as a stabilizer or conditioner, is 30 to 50 parts per million. If it gets above 100 parts per million, the pool needs to be drained and you need to start over fresh.”

Through Josh’s Pool Service, Holden has found that, no matter who the homeowner is, every lifestyle calls for community and fellowship — and a pool facilitates that. By keeping his clients’ pools in pristine condition, and being a dependable business owner, he’s helping them foster that community. “I’ve learned that people want someone to be there when they say they’ll be there, somebody that they can depend on to be trustworthy,” he says.

Moving into the second year of Josh’s Pool Service, Holden hopes to continue to expand his clientele and learn more about the remodeling and repair side of the pool industry.

“Hopefully I can eventually be the biggest provider in the area,” he says. “But more importantly, what I’m after is providing quality service for somebody who wants and appreciates it.”

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SPRING

CLEANING THESE OFT-OVERLOOKED TASKS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN KICKING-OFF SPRING WITH A FRESH START.

EACH YEAR, AS THE GRASS STARTS TO TURN GREEN AGAIN AND THE FLOWERS START TO SHOW IN THE GARDEN, WE WANT TO START OPENING THE WINDOWS AND SPENDING MORE TIME ON OUR PATIOS. But before we spring into the new season, it’s important to take care of some tasks around the house. Decluttering and dusting are common places to start, but take a look at this list of to-dos that you might not have on your checklist.

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EMPTY CLOSETS AND STORE WINTER CLOTHES

CLEAN UPHOLSTERED FURNISHINGS

WASH WINDOW SCREENS AND CLEAN WINDOW TREATMENTS

As the seasons change, so does our

Dust can be one of the biggest

wardrobe. This is the perfect chance to

irritants, and soft goods can hold it

Open windows to let the fresh air in is

empty the closets, get rid of things you

in. Take cushions outside and gently

better when the screens are clean. Use

haven’t worn in the last year or don’t fit

beat them by hand to remove dust.

warm water and mild dish soap, scrub

anymore and sort into winter v.s. spring

Use a vacuum’s upholstery and crev-

each screen with a brush and rinse

and summer clothes. You can sell or

ice tools to clean under seat cushions.

thoroughly. As for the window treat-

donate clothes that are still in good con-

Some pieces can also be tossed in the

ments, many draperies and curtains are

dition. Organize all your warm weather

washing machine for a deep clean.

machine washable. Wipe wooden or

pieces back in your closet and store the

vinyl blinds with a damp cloth.

winter stuff properly.

PROPERLY DISPOSE OF OLD MEDICINE AND TOILETRIES

GET YOUR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM READY

CLEAN GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS

This one is especially important

Don’t forget about paying attention

It’s really easy to let the clutter build

since we live in Texas and know the

to the outside of the house. Leaving

up in drawers and cabinets around

heat will be here before we know it.

gutters and downspouts packed with

the house. A great place to start is to

While you can do this yourself, it’s

leaves and pine straw not only looks

check all of your medicine and toilet-

much easier to hire an HVAC pro-

messy, but it can also cause leaks,

ries. Get rid of any medication that

fessional to come out for a seasonal

moisture and mildew problems, and

is expired and throw away or donate

service and clean it up.

rotting wood. Check for rust and

toiletries you haven’t or won’t use.

loose joints on top of the cleaning to ensure a longer life for your gutters.

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remodeling the business of renovations KIM AND KYLE OF NORTH DALLAS RENOVATIONS KNOW JUST HOW TO EXECUTE YOUR PROJECT.

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IT’S BEEN A YEAR SINCE WE WERE ALL ADVISED

realized what we do and don’t like about them. Each

TO STAY AT HOME. Weeks turned into months, and

design detail makes a difference and creates comfort

we all started to become more conscious of our spaces.

and utility, which Kim and Kyle Smith of North Dallas

Was the shared bathroom too small? Did the kids need a

Renovations know better than anyone. Their backgrounds

space away from parents? Who’s new work-from-home

and practical experience in the residential industry give

situation necessitated a new office?

them insights into what works and what doesn’t.

Our homes are sacred spaces and during the pan-

Kim’s dad was a home builder and she grew up looking

demic, as well as before and into the future, we have

at blueprints. Kyle’s foray into the building world took a

Kyle and Kim Smith of North Dallas Renovations.

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little longer. While learning about project management during his IT

“I knew that I could exceed customer expectations.” Kyle says of

consulting career, Kyle also owned rental properties and got handy

his differentiator in the industry. “We found our niche in bringing our

with electrical work and plumbing.

business backgrounds to the table.”

At one point, he started to reevaluate his priorities and decided he

North Dallas Renovations specializes in high-end kitchens, luxury

wanted to be more present at home and do less traveling. “I wanted

bathroom remodels, and full home renovations. But education for

to figure out what I could do that would actually make an impact,”

clients is high up on their list of valuable services. Kim and Kyle are

says Kyle. “You know, make a difference for people. I just kinda got

passionate about making sure that their clients are making informed

the bug.” This led him to break into the renovation business, and four

decisions and that they understand all of the factors - rather than just

years ago he saw an opportunity to get into the space. What began

doing what a contractor says to do. Five to ten percent of their work

as small projects for friends and family quickly grew to one referral

comes from repeat clients, but they mostly depend on word of mouth

after another, moving from small projects to full home remodels.

and hope that their clients share their positive experiences.

This began North Dallas Renovations, the family-owned business

As a team, the first step in the renovation process is to fully

committed to excellence. Kyle handles the construction work and

understand their clients’ vision and design needs through com-

functions as the general contractor, and Kim has a marketing back-

pleting an initial walkthrough while discussing the details of the

ground that she lends, along with administrative help. Together, they

project. The next step is another part of the process that sets North

found a key chance to offer a better experience for clients.

Dallas Renovations apart - their estimates. Every estimate includes

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a detailed scope of work, so there are no surprises. Kyle and his

that have a big impact, regardless of the room that is being renovated.

team collaborate with all the correct stakeholders and experts that

It could be just a repaint or a flooring job - not necessarily a total gut.”

will be involved with the project so that they can have an in-depth

Kim and Kyle have been busy during the pandemic, but one

understanding of the budget with the most accurate information.

of the projects they have started seeing a lot more of recently

This minimizes change orders and the stress of additional time and

are home offices. Typically these are a dining room or closet

budget during the project.

that isn’t used a lot. With open concept layouts being more

This attention to detail characterizes Kyle and his work. “I shoot

prevalent, it can be hard to find a space to turn into an office.

it very straight with people,” he says. “I don’t sugarcoat things.” This

But the team loves to get creative and helps clients envision an

means that he has built up relationships that benefit everyone in the

underutilized space or room becoming their dream work space.

process. His team works for North Dallas Renovations 100%, which

Storage space is key for these renovations and Kyle shared that

ensures quality. With no subcontracting bits and pieces out, every-

they will add in built-ins, base cabinets or custom shelving, as

thing is under Kyle’s no-nonsense eye.

well as adding in modern outlets and USB ports to make the

“Overcommunication is so important,” he says. “We really try to be that one stop shop so that there is always the overarching view of the project as the goal.”

The team’s bread and butter are kitchen and bathroom upgrades.

People really want their bathrooms to be a place of retreat and to be

design of the room sleek.

“The more we stay home, the more the little things become important,” says Kyle of the growing desire to renovate during the past year of quarantining and social distancing. Here’s some advice from Kim and Kyle if you’ve been bitten by the home improvement bug.

able to escape the stress of the day in a luxury spa bathroom. This

+ Don’t update your bathroom but leave an old floor. If you

includes things like a new soaker tub, a nicer shower and customized

want to update a room, do the whole thing. Too many times peo-

lighting to add some creativity. Kim, Kyle and their team have been

ple don’t have the time or money to do a project, but it is totally

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worth it to save up until you can do the entire thing. You won’t

designs. For example, they have been doing a lot of chandeliers lately.

be happy at the end of the project, because you’ll have a half

In kitchens, the focal point has been waterfall islands, and in general nicer countertops. These islands feature bar seating all around it to create another space for family and friends to gather.

“A lot of our kitchens are full gut remodels,” says Kyle. “But there are both ends of the spectrum. We are very capable of working on a project that makes a great impact on a budget.”

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beautiful room. + Don’t try to DIY some of the work with your contractor. It gets too messy, and most people don’t have the right tools or training to do their own “demo day” - no matter how fun it looks. + It’s not as easy as it looks on TV. Most people still have unrealistic expectations because of the popular shows. Everyone thinks they can have a whole lot more than what they think their budget will get them. But don’t skimp on quality.

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Wide Open Spaces, Wide Open Opportunities

Luke Petty

214-709-4131 lpetty@briggsfreeman.com

Asher Watkins

214-663-1313 awatkins@briggsfreeman.com www.watkinsranchgroup.com

Watkins Ranch Group

Matt Severs

309-255-2866 msevers@briggsfreeman.com

REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

ADDRESS

Bluffview

PARK CITIESREALTY REPORT

ORIGINAL PRICE

BDRMS

BATHS

SQFT

4622 W Amherst Ave.

$1,595,000

4

4

4,476

Bluffview

5635 Purdue Ave.

$1,600,000

4

3.5

4,592

Bluffview

4411 Pomona Road

$1,800,000

4

5

4,340

Park Cities

4348 Mockingbird Parkway

$1,645,000

4

3

3,462

Park Cities

4137 San Carlos Street

$1,775,000

4

4

4,953

Park Cities

3232 Milton Ave.

$2,149,000

5

5

4,936

Park Cities

3605 Princeton Ave.

$2,375,000

4

4

4,252

Park Cities

1 Lakeside Park

$2,595,000

4

6

7,282

Park Cities

3537 Villanova Steet

$2,750,000

6

6.3

6,049

Preston Hollow

5222 Deloache Ave. (lot)

$2,850,000

0

0

3,836

Preston Hollow

6146 Park Lane

$3,195,000

5

5.2

7,267

Preston Hollow

6051 Park Lane

$3,295,000

5

6.2

7,693

Preston Hollow

10211 Waller Drive

$3,995,000

5

6.2

7,992

Preston Hollow

5211 Farquhar Lane

$3,999,000

4

5.2

6,473

Preston Hollow

4607 Valley Ridge Rd.

$4,200,000

5

4.3

7,287

This data is a sampling of sold properties from January 2021.

With an Interior Design background and having worked with many builders, Hillary has a comprehensive knowledge of Homes from the ground up. She has been a Realtor since 2005, helping clients with buying and selling real estate with confidence. Her focus has mainly been on both new builds and preowned homes in the Park Cities, Greenway Parks, Preston Hollow and surrounding areas.

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MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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DMA ARTS & LETTERS LIVE: ANNE LAMOTT

NATIONAL PI DAY CELEBRATION

Virtual through the DMA

New young home chef, Kevin the Pie

EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH C.S. LEWIS

Bestselling author Anne Lamott’s

Dude, will demonstrate his famous

Performing Arts

Dusk, Night, Dawn is an inspiring

pies at 1pm in A Tasteful Place. Pi

The show is set in the year is 1963 and

guide to restoring hope and joy in our

(π) aficionados will have a chance to

C.S. Lewis, the famous British author,

lives while exploring tough questions

wow with their memorization skills in

is hosting a group of American writ-

common to us all. How can we cope

the Pi Reciting contest at noon, with

ers at his home near Oxford. They

as bad news piles up and we stum-

the winner reciting the most numbers

are about to experience a captivating

ble through dark times that seem

in the pi sequence. End with a con-

evening with a man whose engag-

increasingly bleak? Drawing from her

cert by The Gibbonses from 2–4pm.

ing conversation and spontaneous

Dallas Arboretum

humor made him one of the great

own experiences, Lamott speaks to

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how to push forward.

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The Visiting Nurse Association typically enlists in a celebrity chef outside

Special events will include 6 concur-

of Dallas, however given the last year it

rent livestreams of music, dancing,

just felt right to stay close to home.

story-telling, cooking, dogs, horses

Julian Barsotti, chef and owner of

and more. Plus, a live all-day broad-

Dallas restaurants Nonna, Carbone’s,

cast of music and bands from Ireland.

Sprezza, and Fachini is headlining

More details to come. Follow us on

the event. Guests will be treated to

www.ntif.org.

a Feast of San Giuseppe including

and

able on the website.

Virtual with meal delivery

Virtual

media

raconteurs of his day. Tickets avail-

VNA’S 11TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY CHEF

NORTH TEXAS IRISH FESTIVAL 2021

social

Eisemann Center for the

Presented by Southwest Celtic Music

an Italian American Antipasto.

Association.

11 VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: CREATING COMMUNITY AND HOPE

27 WINDOW TO THE WILD BIRD SHOWS

Martin Rutchik Concert Stage

Nasher Sculpture Center

at the Arboretum

Find inspiration in the work of Nasher

The great bird flight show is back for

Prize Laureate Michael Rakowitz,

three different dates. After the flight

who creates opportunities for hope

program, enjoy a close encounter

and fellowship in communities where

and Q&A with a few of their birds

there has been loss. Together, we

and trainers.

will create an artwork from recycled paper and collaborate on a menu

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celebrating our cultures. Advance

Would you like to get in touch with

registration required; spaces are lim-

us? We would love to hear from you!

ited. FREE for Nasher Members / $10

Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/

for non-members. Learn something

ParkCities using the Get In Touch

new, have fun and get creative.

link and let us know what you think.

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With an Interior Design background and having worked with many builders, Hillary has a comprehensive knowledge of Homes from the ground up. She has been a Realtor since 2005, helping clients with buying and selling real estate with confidence. Her focus has mainly been on both new builds and preowned homes in the Park Cities- Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Turtle Creek Up Town, Devonshire, Bluffview, Greenway Parks, M streets, Lakewood and North Dallas Neighborhoods.

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