Architectural Style-Melding

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Rose Capital Realty

Architectural styles come-and-go. The American-ranch popular in the decades after WWII has given way to the Neo-Eclectic, often a mish-mash of earlier popular styles. Here in Tyler, we see neighborhoods like Charleston Park which emulate the pre-WWII era (Azalea District) with styles like Neo-Classic, Craftsman and Victorian. Lewin Wertheimer designed and built a home in Venice, California combining elements of the Mission and Craftsman style homes from the 20′s and 30′s. Jeanine Matlow’s article chronicles the process, and Douglas Hill’s photos help to showcase.

Deep South Coffee House in Teaselville

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Larry Lynch

For some years I have traveled FM 344 between US 69 in Bullard and Hwy 155. At the junction of FM 346 & FM 344 is a sign for “Teaselville”. I’ve had barbecue at a small trailer/diner (now gone), shopped for knick-knacks at the same location, and had coffee at the Deep South Coffee House. That name makes more sense if you know that the Dewberry’s once lived in the finest plantation house in Smith County in this vicinity.

Last week I dropped in for a bite to eat. It was lunchtime but they were still serving breakfast and I found out that’s their specialty. The eggs were really over easy, the pancakes were fluffy, and the bacon was crisp. If you find yourself in the neighborhood, stop by for breakfast any time of the day!

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Larry Lynch

2011 has been an unusually dramatic year in East Texas. It began with not one, but two snowfalls. The second, just before Valentine’s, was spectacular, with 3-4” in our neighborhood, enough for some big snowmen and snowball fights all around us as the kids (classes were canceled) got busy. Many a pool float and trash-can lid was pressed into service as makeshift sleds, and a good time was had by all!
Which was good, because Summer 2011 was a catastrophe here in Texas, with both drought and record-breaking heat. Millions of acres were scorched in raging wildfires, thousands of homes were burned, several people were killed, and in the aftermath millions of trees are dead or dying and boat houses across the state are idle, with dry land under most of them.

Fortunately, Tyler home sales ticked up in 2011, with the best November on record since 2008. Interest rates remain low, inventories are good, and home prices are slowly beginning to rise again. We’ve updated our website, added this blog (thanks for visiting), and have brought on a new buyers’ agent (Cyndi Garrett, formerly of PrimeLending), as well. We’re looking forward to a very busy 2012.

So the woods have really been on fire this year, first literally, and now figuratively. Something about the drought brought out the most vivid colors we’ve seen from the hickories and oaks this fall.

But it’s the sweetgums that have held onto their leaves longer than any of them. Even now, as the old year falls off the calendar, they are still radiant on the trees. What a wonderful way to usher in the new year. We want to wish all of you a happy one.
Cordially,

Andrea & Larry Lynch, REALTORS®
ROSE CAPITAL REALTY, Inc.
hm ofc 903.534.0665 fx 903.534.0076
realtors@rosecr.com, www.RoseCapitalRealty.com, www.TylerRoseBlog.com
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