Behind the Pink Wall

Why I Love This Pink Wall Condo at The Seville: It Belonged to My Beloved Mother

By Candy Evans / February 11, 2025 /

I have been thinking a lot about my late mother lately, not that I ever don’t think about her, but in particular her real estate comings and goings. It’s the goings I’m musing. Like me, my mother got one shot at building what was her dream house, or as close as she could get to…

Site of Preston Place Condos Razed by Fire Finally Sells to Houston Developer

By Candy Evans / January 20, 2022 /

The nearly two-acre property at Preston and Northwest Highway in the multi-family enclave known as “Behind the Pink Wall,” has finally sold. The property has changed hands almost five years after the tragic fire that decimated Preston Place Condominiums, killed one resident, and left owners homeless while still making payments. All that remained of the…

Our Prize Behind the Pink Wall Just Got More Affordable

By Candy Evans / November 8, 2019 /

Remember our “Preston Hollow Prize Behind The Pink Wall Hits Market For $599,900”? Well guess what? You can have it now, for less: $550,000! That’s a savings of more than $49K. Stop what you’re doing. We have the scoop on a George Dahl masterpiece in Preston Hollow! The Imperial House epitomizes Hollywood Regency design at…

Preston Hollow Prize Behind The Pink Wall Hits Market For $599,900

By Amy Puchaty / October 25, 2019 /

Stop what you’re doing. We have the scoop on a George Dahl masterpiece in Preston Hollow! The Imperial House epitomizes Hollywood Regency design at its best, with rare and elegant offerings that don’t sit on the market long. This property has panache, attracting past residents ranging from Elvis to Frank Sinatra to a current WFAA-TV…

PD-15 Changes Are Necessary, Says Former Preston Place Resident

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / September 9, 2019 /

By Kevin McMahon Guest Contributor Recently, guest writer Barbara Dewberry expressed her opposition to the City Plan Commission’s proposal for updated zoning for PD-15. I would like the opportunity to offer a counterpoint and speak to the merits of the proposal. But first, I should state something up front some may consider relevant. I am…