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Huffington Post, “Finest Estate Home in America Found”

There are faux estate homes, builder homes, spec homes, development homes, but proper estate homes are much different. The finest estate homes elevate the cultural consciousness. See More

Dear Doug, What a great article in last Sunday’s Dallas Morning News. Keeping historic qualities alive in Dallas architecture is truly important to all of us. Thanks for your many efforts.

- Sincerely,
Brent Byers, AIA

Douglas Newby specializes in estate homes, architecturally significant, historic and architect designed homes in Dallas and its finest neighborhoods: Preston Hollow, Highland Park, Turtle Creek, Greenway Parks, Volk Estates, Bluffview, Lakewood, Swiss Avenue, White Rock Lake, Munger Place, Park Cities and dramatic building sites desired by Dallas’ best architects.

Douglas Newby is a knowledgeable, experienced broker keenly interested in art, architecture, history, and the character and well-being of Dallas. Douglas Newby & Associates understand Dallas as a city of distinct neighborhoods, landmark homes, and important estates. Whether relocation has taken you to Dallas or you are already a Dallas resident, have Douglas Newby represent you if you are looking for or selling a special home or building site. Douglas Newby benefits you by knowing how to structure and communicate a deal that accomplishes or exceeds your goals.

Dear Doug, Thank you so much for your recent update on Dallas real estate. I always learn so much from you.

- Dawna Richter

Books Authored by Douglas Newby

A Guide to the Older Neighborhoods of Dallas

Possessing an extensive knowledge of Dallas neighborhoods, you will benefit from the information written about Dallas historic neighborhoods in resources like “A Guide To The Older Neighborhoods of Dallas“. Having... See More

Dear Douglas, I was very happy to speak with you this morning. I fear I do not speak or write so eloquently. But I speak from my heart when I write. I was so taken back by your article that I was almost in tears.

I am writing my dissertation on architecture and music and the Stretto House in particular. I came across your site and it was very helpful in my introductory paragraph on architecture around Dallas. It really is good, and I thank you!

- Alissa Roosa
Cleveland, OH

Articles Authored by Douglas Newby

Old East Dallas 1975 The Nation’s Most Successful Neighborhood Revitalization

For a neighborhood to be considered the most successfully revitalized, it first needs to be considered the most successfully deteriorated. Munger Place enjoys both successes. The night before I made... See More

Seventy-Five Years of Texas Modernism in Dallas

One of the most compelling groups of houses to emerge from recent nominations for Dallas, 50 Significant Homes, was the Texas Modernist dwellings built over the last seventy-five years. Europe... See More

Dallas Architecture: Elements of Style

The architectural style and history of Dallas is best expressed and understood through its neighborhoods and individual houses, not its commercial or public monuments. Designed by an intertwining family of... See More

Editorial OpEd Columns by Douglas Newby

Neighbors Stand Up To Teardowns

Dallas-area residents are taking back their neighborhood house by house, street by street. No, I am not talking about guerrilla warfare. I am speaking about homeowners who are stemming the... See More

Dallas is being reborn without an Arena

There is conjecture that Tom Hicks is planning a Dallas satellite sports complex in Arlington for the Stars, Rangers, and Mavericks. If this is true it is a brilliant idea.... See More

Parking Requirement Hurts Downtown

By passing just one resolution, the Dallas City Council could show the world that we are a far-sighted city that wants to encourage the construction of buildings, the renovation of... See More

Wrong Time To Remodel City Offices

Never before have the misdirected priorities of the Dallas City council been more apparent than they are now. The City council is considering spending approximately $500,000 for the expansion and... See More

Gaston Avenue Can Be and Should Be Restored to its Former Elegance

Gaston Avenue is presently a travesty of 1950s apartments running between the $800,000 houses on Swiss Avenue and $300,000 houses in Munger Place. With the necessary environmental changes, Gaston could... See More

Controversy in Deep Ellum

Regarding your editorial about development in the “Deep Ellum” area: The controversy in the old Elm Street area has been drawn as a preservation vs. skyscrapers, when in fact it... See More

Craft House Shouldn't Be a Relic

I enjoyed Henry Tatum’s column regarding the ultimate location of Juanita Craft’s house. He stated, “As long as people believe that an important civil rights leader can only be honored... See More

Preservation Ordinance Backfires

The Dallas City Council’s recently revised historic preservation ordinance will have the effect of halting historic design in the Munger Place Historic District. The ordinance does so by adding the... See More

Low-Cost Housing: We should encourage low-income urban pioneers

Despite the perception of a shortage, Dallas actually has an abundance of affordable housing. Thanks to its recent success in securing $1.4 billion from the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.... See More

Artfests' Departure From Fair Park is Shortsighted

We suspected once the Democrats took over the White House, the Art World would make everyone run for cover to avoid the government sponsored Maplethorpe images and other obscene art... See More

14-1 plan resegregates Dallas

Fear, not fairness, is the motivating factor of the 14-1 proponents. Dallas is a minority city that is becoming increasingly integrated. The forces for 14-1 want to address their racial... See More

Owners opposing 'death' of Deep Ellum

Deep Ellum is being legislated out of existence. The city will lose a valuable resource, along with the tradition of property owners being treated fairly and equally. According to notarized... See More

Historic Districts Define Safe Neighborhoods

Douglas, thanks for all you do to promote and preserve great architecture AND for charting my path to world domination.

All the best,
-Jessica

Editorials Referencing Douglas Newby

Lessons From Munger Place

A hundred years ago, developers began construction on Munger Place, one of Dallas’ first luxury suburbs, just northeast of downtown. By midcentury, the beautiful Prairie-style mansions had fallen into complete... See More

Neighborhoods are Strengthening Central City

Dallas realtor Douglas Newby says that Dallas’ development resembles rings of a tree. Except the mid-level rings are creating interior growth. That theory counters traditional thinking that revitalizing the innermost... See More

What ‘world class’means for Dallas

What is Dallas to do with its worldly ambitions? Is it to be an “international city” or not? First, we must understand what we mean by “international city.” If we... See More

Backzoning

Some land-planning history is unfolding at Dallas City Hall these days, and it is instructive to observe the process, because if it is successful, it could serve as a guideline... See More

Books Discussing Douglas Newby

Hidden Dallas

While Ebby Halliday & Company grew to amazing proportions, an interesting comparison would be Douglas Newby. He too is a member of the Greater Dallas Assocation of Realtors with over... See More

Articles Discussing Douglas Newby

What to Expect From Pros

Whether you are remodeling redecorating buying or selling any action involving your home likely requires a trained professional. But with hundreds of choices in Dallas how do you find the... See More

Newby celebrates firm's 20th anniversary

Douglas Newby prowdly recalls his first real estate transaction 20 years ago, which included the acquisition of 22 houses for the Historic Preservation League’s Historic Dallas Fund. The late Ed... See More

Historic Preservation: Saving the Past For the Future

Another historic Dallas area, the Munger Place neighborhood, had suffered severe deterioration since its development during the early 1900s. Unlike the substantial brick structures on Swiss Avenue, Munger Place homes... See More

Preservation Halls

Balusters have been freshly painted, windows washed and brass fittings buffed to celestial brilliance as residents of East Dallas prepare for the fourth annual Old East Dallas Tour of Homes.... See More

House gets new lease on life

When George and Debbie Simon went shopping for their first house in 1977, they were looking for something with character — with the warmth of dark wood, beamed ceilings and... See More

Saluting the Value of Restoration

While scientific minds are probing the future, a growing number of area residents are taking a few steps back to the charm of the past with their interest in revitalization... See More

Significant homes of Dallas

In recognition of the American Institute of Architects’ Dallas Chapter’s 50th anniversary, the Dallas 50 Significant Homes committee announced the nominations that have been made over the last five months... See More

Texas “Do-ers” Award

Dewar’s is proud to honor Texas “Do-ers” – Individuals who have provided Inspiration and leadership to the community through outstanding performance in business, civic, cultural or philanthropic activities. See More

Preserving The Past

In a city where the word “preservation” is still a red flag to many developers, the Dallas Historic Preservation league’s annual awards for well-restored residences are a much-needed shot in... See More

Dallas' Older Neighborhoods

They are more than just structures of old wood and paint, more than brick boxes seamed with mortar. To their owners, homes in such neighborhoods as East Dallas, Oak Cliff... See More

Neighborhood associations carry big political sticks

What keeps East Dallas fighting? The political savvy of its activists and the strength of its neighborhood associations. Both are examined in the third and final part of a 3-part... See More

1977 Mid-Year Report & Report of Annual Meeting

…While FNMA’s St. Louis program has received the most publicity, its efforts to promote and facilitate revitalization in other cities and towns across the nation are no less important. Formally,... See More

Published Photographs by Douglas Newby

Photos in Legacies Spring 2001

A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Spring 2001, pages 38-39 See More

Luxury Homes June 1997

Luxury Homes by Sally Gidden Stephenson, D Magazine, June 1997, page 69 See More

State Fair of Texas, First Place & Best of Show

State Fair of Texas, First Place & Best of Show, Photographer’s Competition, September 1996 See More

Photos in Legacies Fall 1997

A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Fall, 1997, pages 51-55 See More

Dallas World Class City

Dallas World Class City by Annette Straus, pages 64-65 See More

Interviews with Douglas Newby

Douglas Newby takes TED Stage

Douglas Newby takes the stage for an audience response during Session 12 of TED 2011, as TED curator Chris Anderson looks on. February 28 – March 4, Long Beach, CA.... See More

President Bush To Move Into Racially Exclusive Neighborhood?

Is President Bush about to move into an exclusive Dallas neighborhood, which until 2000 had a “whites only” rule on the books? Several national and local outlets have picked up... See More

Retirement Home? President Bush Buys Home in Posh Dallas, Texas Neighborhood of Preston Hollow

Read New York Daily News story on President Bush’s new home and original post explaining why this home fit all of President and Mrs. Bush’s criteria before story “broke”. And view CNN interviewing Douglas Newby discussing President Bush’s new home. Read the Wall Street Journal article on President Bush purchasing a new home and the NPR article on President Bush’s new neighborhood. See More

"Glow of stained glass sets tone for many homes"

Throughout history, stained-glass windows have served a purpose by telling a story or setting a room’s mood. But they don’t work in just any home or building.”Strong architectural elements are... See More

Reviving The Plan

Douglas Newby explains increased interest and the restoration quality of mid century modern homes. See More

A Modern Take

Editors Select Properties Around the World: Bali, Costa Rica, Australia, South Carolina, Greece See More

The Week - Properties

A Bluffview Modern Home designed by architect Gary Olp is featured in The Week. See More

Luxury Living in Every Price Range

Excerpts from the article written by Lindsey Townsend. See More

Realtors Who Choose Modernism over McMansions

Pop culture’s fascination with modern design has become so pervasive that it has helped raise demand – and prices – for properties ranging from mid-century tract houses to masterpieces by... See More

Art House

Owning an architect-designed home is akin to living in a work of art. -Douglas Newby See More

Tips to Masterful Marketing

Selling a luxury home requires a well-orchestrated campaign that will target an exceptionally limited and sophisticated pool of buyers. See More

French Newspaper Libération Discusses With Douglas Newby

French Newspaper Libération discusses with Douglas Newby the Winspear Opera House and the Wyly Theatre in the Dallas Arts District and international architects who have contributed to Dallas. See More

Bushes Buy Dallas Home for Residence

DALLAS — President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush said Thursday that they have bought a house in a wealthy enclave in Dallas and will return here once... See More

"Highland Park's Beverly Drive shared its designer with Beverly Hills"

Douglas Newby poses a question to people he meets: “What are the four most iconic streets in Dallas?” Answers vary, but inevitably, Beverly Drive in Highland Park is one. “It’s... See More

1 of a Kind

Douglas Newby, a Dallas broker whose company specializes in architecturally significant homes of any style, concurs with this 10 percent figure. “Now, when an important modernist house goes on the... See More

Estates for Sale

Architectural Digest has featured in Estates for Sale an Architect Designed Modern Home offered by Douglas Newby. See More

Property Buzz

The Authentic European touch – and the fact that Realtor Douglas Newby only deals in new construction when it’s architect designed; his urbane tastes lean toward the truly historical and... See More

Designs of Our Times

Dallas has a rich history of bringing the most important architect from the East Coast, West Coast and the Midwest to design homes – as well as commissioning Dallas and... See More

A Neighborhood Serene

Greenway Parks is currently the most sought-after neighborhood in Dallas. The limited number of homes, the greenways, and the conservation district all contribute to homeowner demand. Greenway Parks is the... See More

The Glenn Mitchell Show - Dallas and Residential Architecture

Dallas is home to an important collection of houses, with examples of eclectic, modern and Texas modern architecture. Douglas Newby of Douglas Newby & Associates, specializes in the sale of architecturally and historically significant homes and estates in the Dallas area, but he's also a big fan of the architects and designers who worked on these homes. See More

Dallas Architects and Preservationists Ponder Unified Vision for City

February 2005 KERA Interview with Douglas Newby, by Catherine Cuellar, KERA 90.1 reporter See More

Douglas Newby - Creating Value Since 1976

SW: We asked Douglas Newby how he remains small and yet became the biggest name in real estate for historic and architect designed homes. DN: (quickly replied with a smile)... See More

My discovery of Douglas Newby of Douglas Newby & Associates and his lifelong passion for historical architecture was a blessing. His efforts to create a resource for architecturally significant homes in Texas is a well-recognized and ongoing love affair.

- Linda Leigh Paul,
author Haciendas: Spanish Colonial
Houses in the U.S. and Mexico