The Dallas Condo Loft

Father’s Day visits us once a year. What better time to honor dad and show him he’s special? 

Take him for a tour of the trendy Knox-Henderson area of Dallas!

11:00 a.m.  Start with a Father’s Day brunch at Toulouse Cafe and Bar. A bistro known for its French influenced Belgian cuisine, it’s within easy walking distance of Crate and Barrel, Z Gallerie, Smith and Hawken, and Billy Bonsai. 

If you know someone in the market for a new condo, around the corner from Toulouse visit the contemporary Travis at Knox, an upscale Dallas highrise that offers two-level floor plans, spacious walk-in closets, and at least two full-sized balconies per unit.

Units available are listed on the CondoDomain Dallas website.  Be sure to mention our name for your savings!

2:00 p.m.   Hot and tired of walking? Everyone needs ice cream to handle Texas summers! Take a breather at Wild About Harry’s and try one of their Turtle Creek sundaes.  Then, stroll towards the Katy Trail and visit one of our new Mediterranean style residences:

Stunning! Multiple living areas with wet bars, fireplaces, and hardwood floors.  View our site for more details.

5:00 p.m. Finish the day with a cool drink and cigar at Javier’s Lounge.  Hungry? Stay for dinner.  Javier’s is known for its genuine Mexico City cuisine. 

Happy Father’s Day! 

Remember to give us a call for all your Dallas condo needs.  We’ll answer your financing questions, too.

Our experienced Dallas agents are happy to help.  We’d love to work with you!

Location + Sophistication = M². 

That is, Mercer Square condominiums–the epitome of Uptown Dallas sleek.

Featuring Energy Star GE appliances and low E double-glazed windows (most of which have operable panels for outside air), these Dallas condos are some of the hottest in town. Kitchens have pantry cabinets, ceramic tile backspashes, and granite countertops. Open floorplans divided by a breakfast island complete the ambiance. Baths in these luxury condos include double shower heads, a separate soaking tub, and ceramic tile floors and walls. Each “suite” contains hardwood floors, solid core wood entry doors, and balconies with sliding glass doors. For outdoor entertaining, the Mercer Square private pool has modern furniture and a stainless steel grill.

Walk to McKinney Avenue, home to some of the best restaurants in Dallas. To see and be seen, stop by Bread Winner’s Café and Bakery, or Frankie’s Sports Bar and Grill. Locals know Hook, Line and Sinker as some of the best fried catfish and shrimp in town.  West Village in Dallas is also a quick walk away, featuring numerous shops, restaurants, lounges and a Borders Bookstore. Unique threads by new designers offer one-of-a-kind options for the fashion forward.

Remember, if you’re a first-time homebuyer, the government’s “First-Time Homebuyer Credit” expires December 1, 2009.  Now is the time to buy!

CondoDomain Dallas specializes in urban Dallas condos and lofts.  Let us show you how we can save you even more money with our commission refund plan.

Questions? Talk to one of our Dallas agents today.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Mercer Square listings:

Dallas has some of the hottest properties available in the nation!

This summer, if looking for a great Dallas condo or loft, contact one of our Dallas CondoDomain agents:

Keith Smith, Vice President - Southwest Region
Cell: 469.877.3766
Office: 877.852.6636
Fax: 877.201.4222
Email: keith@condoDomain.com

Keith is the Vice President of the Southwest Region and is based out of our office in Dallas, Texas. Keith is responsible for operations in the Southwest Region, including all Texas agents. Keith is the broker of record for U.S. Realty Team and performs all Real Estate transactions in Texas.

Keith is a seasoned real estate broker with expertise in the industry since the 1980’s. His depth is valued as a developer of multi-family properties, commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions, he’s licensed as a mortgage broker, and has a vast knowledge of buying, selling and representing buyers in the residential real estate market.

Experienced representation of several developments in the Uptown – Intown market have lead to a mutual attraction and dynamic bond for a solid partnership with CondoDomain to launch the urban real estate markets in Texas. As a native Texan, Keith has an in-depth knowledge of the Texas real estate markets and is a valuable resource for CondoDomain clients looking for the perfect home.

Gary Tole, Real Estate Consultant
Cell: 214.450.2738
Office: 214.550.2852
Fax: 877.201.4222
Email: gary@condoDomain.com

Gary was a Marketing Major at the University of Missouri which lead to a career covering over two decades in executive sales and marketing positions with major software, consumer electronic and computer products manufacturers (such as Fuji Photo Film, USA). Then, he founded a highly successful manufacturer’s rep firm in Dallas, TX, calling on companies such as CompUSA, Radio Shack, Sam’s Club, Wal-Mart and other highly visible accounts.

After merging his rep firm into a larger firm, Gary began consulting for established companies and early stage start-up companies: 2Infinity, 10C Technologies, and Creative Design Technologies. Those assignments allowed him to establish new business accounts across the USA, Germany, Belgium, France and the U.K. Longing to be off the road, Gary aggressively pursued a new career in Real Estate where he soon joined Keith Smith, founder of the U.S. Realty Team and Sterling Designs (a high-end custom home builder), as the Director of Sales and Marketing. Gary began increasing new home and “build to suit” sales by redesigning marketing material and launching a new website design to attract today’s internet savvy consumers. Gary has been chosen to be one of our primary condo specialists to represent clients in the various hi-rise properties in the urban downtown Dallas market area.

Gary is active in community projects, the American Cancer Fund, Wipe Out Cancer Weekend, Make-a-Wish Foundation and sings weekly as a member of the Prestonwood Baptist Church Celebration Choir & Orchestra.

Take a look at our most viewed properties or some of our new developments and call us today!

Sampling of current listings:
Mercer Square
The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton
Citta Park Townhomes
Museum Tower
The Vine Townhomes
Vendome on Turtle Creek

We look forward to working with you!

Everyone’s trying to be more green these days. Green collar jobs are the future, grocery stores offer discounts if you bring your own shopping bags, and cities are requiring that residents separate and recycle their trash before pickup. (By the way, the City of Dallas is currently phasing in its “OneDay” trash and recycle program. Eventually, every Dallas resident will only have trash picked up once per week (regular trash = green bins, to-be-recycled trash = blue bins). Check www.onedaydallas.com to ensure correct dates and rules.)

Dallas has been one of the key “green” cities in the United States, beginning in 1992 with the purchase of its first alternative fueled vehicle. In fact, as reported by greendallas.net, the city expects to complete “more than 25 green facilities between 2003 and 2010, including ten libraries, seven police and fire stations, one cultural center, three recreation centers, three service centers, and a homeless assistance center.”  Dallas was even voted No. 5 out of the 50 largest cities in the nation on its “Alternative Fueled City Fleets” due to approximately 41% of its fleet being hybrids or running on alternative fuels.

So…as the picture above proves, being green in Dallas doesn’t mean boring.  Why not simplify, help the environment, and “go green” by living an urban Dallas lifestyle?

Take note of two of our hot properties that are eco-friendly:

The Azure (please contact a CondoDomain agent to confirm occupancy dates)

Condo highlights: Though striving for a platinum LEED rating, Azure is set to at least achieve gold status, featuring 143,000 square feet of 1″ EnergyGlaze™ insulated glass fabricated by Vitro America’s Dallas facility.

Buzz Lofts
Condo highlights: rainwater irrigation systems, wind-powered electric service, extended overhangs to generate shade, terrazzo tiling made from recycled glass and drought-tolerant landscaping. Free moped with purchase!

Want to save some green?  Call a DallasCondoDomain agent today!

A fortune teller, a canopy of plastic grapevines, and a wandering accordionist set up shop in a venue of heavenly Italian cooking. Spaghetti with meatballs and pesce alla livornese compliment fine wines. Couples whisper by candlelight and prom-goers talk shyly in the corners. An intimate ristorante in Italy? Almost. It’s the Il Sorrento Restaurant by founder Mario Messina that opened in 1949 and was a Dallas tradition until a few years ago.

Even though the restaurant is no longer there, in keeping with the past and built on the same site as the former restaurant, The Sorrento reincarnates Old World Italy with classic luxury.

With a rooftop terrace and sundeck, The Sorrento in Dallas offers beautiful city views. An infinity edge lap pool and spa are complimented by an outdoor Italian-designed plaza with private cabanas. A 24-hour fitness center with state-of-the-art cardio equipment is onsite as well. In the kitchen, residences have built-in under counter Wine Chillers with glass doors, modern European custom style cabinets, and granite countertops. Bathrooms have hand-set tile floors and dual Kohler® sinks.

The Sorrento in Dallas is only a short drive to great shopping venues such as Preston Center, Highland Park Village, Inwood Village, SMU, Lincoln Park and Northpark Mall.

Register on our website to get the latest and greatest properties in Dallas. Click the “Experience” link for proof on how we can save you money on commissions.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Current listings at The Sorrento:

At the southern end of Victory Park, The House by Starck and Yoo is a unique landmark in luxury urban high rise living. This Dallas condominium is a luxury high rise residence, anchored with retail on the ground level, and all the services you could need or want for successful living. From a state of the art fitness center with cardio theatre to a business center will full size conference room to the owners lounge and the 130 foot Infinity lap and wading pool, your every need has been anticipated in the unique community that is known simply as “The House”. There is even a guest apartment available with private terrace overlooking the pool.

Yes, you have all the standard amenities of luxury living. Kitchens have standard Sub Zero, Wolf and Asko appliances. There are three distinct finishes to choose from for apartments: Nature, Classic, and Culture. These include choices of finishes for flooring, Berber carpet colors, and marble or limestone in Kitchen and bathrooms.

There’s a 7000 square foot gourmet grocery on the ground level, which prepares foods and has a generous selection of fine wines. You are steps away from the American Airlines Center, and world class restaurants and shopping.  Step outside and join the audience watching WFAA’s glass walled broadcast studio. You are convenient to the rest of your world too, with ready access to the DART Victory Park station, the Tollway, Freeways, and theaters in the nearby Dallas Arts District.

Architects for this exciting Dallas urban oasis are Elkus Manfredi, designer of the master plan for Victory Park. Designers of the home interiors, lobby, fifth floor deck and Owners’ Lounge are the firm of Phillipe Starck and yoo.

One, two and three bedroom Dallas condominium residences at The House by Starck and yoo are currently priced from $399,900 to $2 million, and will become available soon. Please contact me for further updates about this unique Dallas condominium, and for a tour.

The Metropolitan, a 26-story high-rise, offers one- and two-bedroom options in the convenient downtown location. Luxurious condominiums that offer spacious and modern design were constructed with extreme comfort in mind. Interior features at the Metropolitan include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, European-style cabinetry finishes, and stylish sophistication throughout the units. The Metropolitan four-star amenities include an onsite business center and conference room, state-of-the-art fitness center, sparkling rooftop pool and sundeck, party room, movie theater. Whether people are seeking to stay fit or entertain guests, the Metropolitan generously caters to their residents needs.

Tour The Metropolitan Today

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The Athena, with its regal features and fabulous views of the Dallas skyline, is a well-established building located in the heart of North Dallas. Some of the units feature enclosed balconies, giving the interior a spacious feel. Community features include an indoor swimming pool, party room, basement storage, as well as 24-hour limited access security. The Athena is a quiet building surrounded by articulately landscaped grounds, with long-term residents.

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One of the new high-rises in Turtle Creek, the Renaissance on Turtle Creek is located gracefully on a curving boulevard surrounded by lush and beautiful parks. Residents of the Renaissance Turtle Creek enjoy state-of-the-art fitness facilities, sauna, spa, swimming pool, sundeck with Jacuzzi, a business center, 24-hour doorman, concierge, and security. Every need is met and catered to that residents could ever need. Interior finishes include hardwood floors, granite counters, terraces and marble baths.

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Built in 1966 Preston Tower was one of the first residential high-rises in Dallas. Preston Tower is actually comprised of two towers connected by the main lobby- the front 29-story high-rise and a back tower a mid-rise 10-story building. Both towers are easily accessible from the main lobby. Preston Tower features 24-hour security, assigned underground parking, huge outdoor pool, tennis court, fitness center and community room.

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Luxury and convenience can be found at the Wyndemere at Turtle Creek. Located in the beautiful Turtle Creek neighborhood in close proximity to numerous restaurants, retail, and hot nightspots, the residences at the Wyndemere can literallly have the best of both worlds. Unit options include homes with a private terrace, a wood-burning fireplace, a granite breakfast bar, and numerous other luxurious amenities.  Surrounded by acres of lush gardens and parks, yet minutes from UpTown and the Central Business District, the Wyndemere offers the convenience of city living within a tranquil setting.

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A classically French-inspired courtyard greets you as you walk in the warm and inviting lobby of the Vendome. Located in Turtle Creek, one of the most prestigious digits in Dallas, the Vendome offers luxury living at its best. Furnished guest suites, a private library, private pool and sauna, and uniform valet attendants are just a few of the amenities offered at the Vendome.  Interior features at the Vendome include hardwood floors, rich crown moldings, high ceilings, extensive use of marble and granite throughout the units, custom-crafted cabinetry, gourmet cooktops, and state-of-the-art security system.

Tour VENDOME ON TURTLE CREEK Today

Remember when you buy with CondoDomain in Dallas you save thousands via our commission refund business model.  On average our clients get back more than $10,000 cash back at closing! (Learn More)