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This issue maps where taste, money, and attention are drifting across the state, from a $22 million Preston Hollow manifesto and a tidy Vanilla Ice flip to a Highland Park chateau with a 3,000-bottle secret, a Fort Worth castle on the lake, and a barbecue showdown that doubles as civic pride. Skim for the quick tells that reset comps, reveal neighborhood momentum, and show how culture fuels value.

If you’re tracking where to park cash or time next, these stories make the trail markers easy to spot.

📰 Upcoming in this issue

• Dallas’ $22M “Magnum Opus” Raises the Bar 🏛️

• Vanilla Ice’s $409K Texas Flip: Hype Meets Starter-Lux 🏠

• The $18.5M Texas Chateau With a 3,000-Bottle Secret 🍷

• Brisket Battle: 10 Texas BBQ Legends Vie for USA Today’s Crown 🔥

• Castle on the Lake: This $4.75M Fort Worth Fortress Channels Scottish Royalty 🏰

📈 Trending news

• A Multi-Gen Barndo in Combine, TX

• Dallas’ Biggest Office Sale Since 2022

• The Remote Texas Park You’ll Hear About Next

• Two Texas Trophy Estates Hit the Auction Block

• $8K Tiny Houses on Amazon: Two Stories, Full Kitchen, Delivered

Dallas’ $22M “Magnum Opus” Raises the Bar 🏛️ read the full 557-word article here

Article published: October 6, 2025

This Preston Hollow estate wasn’t even meant to sell, which makes its arrival feel like a quiet power move.

The team, Mark L. Rose, plus Curtis Burblaw and Richard Drummond Davis, spent three years tuning details down to three-foot limestone returns.

Inside, quarter-sawn white oak, Il Granito marble, and soundproof walls read more concert hall than spec house.

Then it pivots to spectacle: floating staircases with brass, a Savant brain, and a three-sided negative-edge pool.

The kicker is a climate-controlled car gallery for 20+ vehicles—Dallas luxury meets museum storage.

If classical is back, this is the manifesto.

Key Takeaways:

• 🏛️ Engineered like a museum: Three-foot limestone returns, soundproof walls, and quarter-sawn white oak signal obsessive construction rarely seen in Dallas.

• 🚗 Collector-grade car gallery: Two-car attached garage plus climate-controlled gallery stores over twenty vehicles, a rarity even in Preston Hollow estates.

• 🌊 Resort-level outdoor program: Three-sided negative-edge pool, full kitchen, covered lounges, and fire pit extend the home’s theatrical New Classical presence.

• 🧭 Quiet shift in luxury taste: Classical comeback favors timeless craftsmanship over novelty; this $22.995M magnum opus exemplifies Dallas buyers’ expectations.

Vanilla Ice’s $409K Texas Flip: Hype Meets Starter-Lux 🏠 read the full 640-word article here

Article published: October 2, 2025

The hook is the quote—“made millions doing nothing”—but the listing itself is a tidy, move-in-ready play in Spring’s Auburn Lakes.

Three beds, two baths, a rare three-car garage, and 2021 refreshes (roof, paint, carpet, fencing) make it turnkey, not stunt bait.

Inside, the granite-island kitchen and formal dining room read suburban comfort while the “celebrity flip” tag adds just enough sheen.

Priced at $409K, it noses above Houston’s median but leans on neighborhood amenities and schools to justify the delta.

In a crowded market, provenance becomes packaging—and Vanilla Ice’s flipping persona is the marketing copy you can’t buy.

Key Takeaways:

• 🏷️ $409K celebrity flip, built to stand out: Priced for Auburn Lakes, upgrades plus three-car garage and celebrity provenance to stand.

• 🧰 Move-in-ready specs with real upgrades: 2,226-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath layout; 2021 roof, paint, carpet, fencing; updated kitchen plus home office suite.

• 🌳 Spring location with resort-style amenities: Auburn Lakes clubhouse, pool, trails, tennis; strong schools; near Exxon, HP; appealing to professionals, families.

• 🎬 Investor narrative powers buyer curiosity: Vanilla Ice’s flipping persona, TV pedigree, and quote-driven lore add buzz beyond a typical suburban listing.

The $18.5M Texas Chateau With a 3,000-Bottle Secret 🍷 read the full 825-word article here

Article published: October 8, 2025

In “Palatial Highland Park Chateau With 3,000-Bottle Wine Room and Private Elevator,” Realtor.com takes us deep inside one of the most talked-about listings in Texas real estate.

Originally priced at $19.99M, the estate just re-listed for $18.5M — but what really sets it apart isn’t the price tag.

It’s the 3,000-bottle, glass-enclosed wine room you can see from the private study.

Located on a rare half-acre in Dallas’ ultra-exclusive Highland Park, the 11,000+ square-foot home is a showpiece of old-world style and modern engineering: geothermal HVAC, private elevator, resort-style cabana, and designer interiors by Deborah Walker and Betty Lou Phillips.

But this isn’t just for show.

According to listing agent Jonathan Rosen, the home has hosted over 100 guests comfortably.

Yes, it’s engineered for entertaining.

But it’s also crafted for living.

Key Takeaways:

• 🍇 3,000-bottle wine room with a view: Visible from the private study, this feature blends indulgence and interior art

• 🛗 Luxury meets engineering: Private elevator, geothermal HVAC, and smart layout across three levels

• 🌳 Outdoor entertaining is dialed in: 1,500 sq. ft. cabana, stone seating, nano doors, and resort-style pool

• 🏰 A modern-day manor in Highland Park: European elegance, Texas scale — and a rare half-acre lot

Brisket Battle: 10 Texas BBQ Legends Vie for USA Today’s Crown 🔥 read the full 725-word article here

Article published: October 6, 2025

In “Ten Texas barbecue joints compete for USA Today’s top honors,” the smoke signals are clear: Texas barbecue isn’t just a cuisine — it’s a contest.

USA Today’s “10 Best” list has sparked serious sizzle by naming 10 Lone Star favorites among the top 20 BBQ joints in the country.

San Antonio’s own Two Bros. BBQ Market joins the lineup, celebrated for its cherry-glazed ribs and sweet Southern sides (deep-fried strawberry pie, anyone?).

USA Today’s rules are strict: no heavy sauces, no gimmicks — just salt, pepper, hardwood smoke, and serious flavor.

The goal?

To find the best pitmasters letting the meat speak for itself.

With legendary contenders like Franklin Barbecue and Evie Mae’s on the list, this year’s competition is as Texas as it gets — smoky, slow-cooked, and fiercely loyal.

You can cast your vote now for your favorite Texas-style BBQ spot here.

Key Takeaways:

• 🍒 Two Bros. BBQ makes the cut: San Antonio’s cherry-glazed ribs and strawberry pie win national nods from USA Today

• 🔥 Meat over sauce: Judges favored no-frills BBQ — seasoned simply, smoked slow, and served with pride

• 🍽️ 10 Texas joints in the Top 20: From Houston to Austin to Seguin, the state dominates the national shortlist

• 🗳️ Voting is live now: Fans can choose their favorite pitmaster before the smoke clears.

Castle on the Lake: This $4.75M Fort Worth Fortress Channels Scottish Royalty 🏰 read the full 775-word article here

Article published: October 6, 2025

In “Inside $4.75M North Texas home modeled after historic Scottish castle,” MySA takes us inside one of the most unique luxury listings in the state — a four-story mansion inspired by Buchanan Castle in Scotland.

Built in 1998 by the late attorney Eugene de Bullet, the property — named Facade Nord — was born from family ancestry and a bold architectural vision. And the result? Straight-up grandeur with Texas scale.

Located on Eagle Mountain Lake, the 6,500+ sq. ft. main house features an elevator, cathedral ceilings, a chef’s kitchen, and sprawling views — but it’s the towers and turrets that make it look like something out of a movie.

Also on the three-acre estate: a carriage house, guesthouse, boathouse, and private dock.

With Fort Worth's entertainment industry booming and Hollywood knocking, this estate might just be the next luxury listing to hit the screen.

Key Takeaways:

• 🏞️ Scottish-inspired castle in Fort Worth: Designed after Buchanan Castle, the home combines European elegance with lakeside Texas living

• 🛶 Boathouse, guesthouse, carriage house: This isn’t just a residence — it’s a full-blown estate across 3 acres on Eagle Mountain Lake

• 🏗️ Built by a lawyer with lineage: Eugene de Bullet turned family history into architecture, creating a one-of-a-kind fortress

• 🎥 Prime for film or high-end rentals: Listing notes potential as an event venue or short-term rental — perfect for Fort Worth’s growing film scene

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Why It Matters

In Texas, narrative drives price and staying power.

Classical craft can lift luxury benchmarks; food and sports pull crowds that reshape demand, and office trades or land closeouts signal where capital will cluster next.

Read these signals early, and you’ll spend less time chasing heat, take smarter risks, and let momentum compound while others try to catch up.

Until next time,

Hannah Collinsworth
Editor-in-Chief
Houston, Texas
Texas Property Round Up

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