Highlands Real Estate

09/10/2026

SOLD | 5612 Ventana Trail

Multiple offers in the first week and Sold for $5,000 ABOVE list price.

And this isn’t an unusual outcome for my listings.

Most of the homes I list sell within the first 30–45 days, typically at or close to list price, and in many cases, above it.

There’s no secret formula. It comes down to following a proven process from the very beginning.

Before a home ever hits the market, I sit down with my sellers and walk through exactly what we need to do to get it ready. Sometimes that means fresh paint. It always means decluttering and making sure the home presents as cleanly as possible. In many cases, we bring in staging.

Then we combine that preparation with strong professional marketing and, most importantly, accurate pricing from day one.

Preparation. Presentation. Marketing. Pricing.

When you get those things right, you put yourself in the best position to sell quickly and maximize what the market is willing to pay.

If you’re thinking about selling this fall, I’d be happy to sit down with you, take a look at your home, and walk you through the same process I use with my clients.

Matt Twomey
Highlands Real Estate
Your East Dallas Expert

09/09/2026

JUST LISTED | OLD LAKE HIGHLANDS

155 Bon Aire Drive
3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | $499,000

It’s not every day you find a fully updated home in Old Lake Highlands under $500K.

This home has been updated top to bottom while keeping the character that makes these East Dallas homes special.

• Fully renovated kitchen with quartz countertops, new cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and designer backsplash
• Both bathrooms fully renovated
• Brand new windows
• Refinished original oak hardwood floors
• Fresh interior and exterior paint
• New interior doors and hardware
• All new lighting, recessed lights and ceiling fans
• Updated electrical panel
• Newer roof and HVAC
• Large backyard with plenty of room to entertain

And the location is hard to beat. Just a short walk to White Rock Lake, close to Hexter Elementary, East Dallas restaurants and everything that makes Old Lake Highlands such a great place to live.

Turnkey, updated and offered at $499,000.

155 Bon Aire Drive | Old Lake Highlands

Matt Twomey
Highlands Real Estate
Your East Dallas Expert

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08/15/2026

14 years ago, I helped Roni and Monsie purchase their first home.

They had decided on East Dallas, and we started our search. We found an amazing mid-century modern home in the Forest Oaks neighborhood and quickly jumped on it. That house became their home for the next 14 years.

Today, they closed that chapter and are moving out of state to embark on the next chapter of their lives.

There’s something especially rewarding about helping first-time buyers find a home. Homeownership is a big accomplishment. It’s a chance to establish roots in a community, create memories, and start building equity for the future.

Roni and Monsie purchased this home in 2012 for $131,000.

Today, they sold it for $419,000.

That’s the power of homeownership and building equity over time.

I’m so happy that I was able to help them with both their first purchase and now their first sale. But what means even more to me is the friendship we’ve built over those 14 years. I’m incredibly grateful for the trust they’ve placed in me and for the friendship that came out of it all.

I’ve had my own real estate brokerage for 19 years now, and one of the coolest parts of doing this for so long is getting to see things come full circle. Clients I helped buy their first homes years ago are now calling me to help them sell those same homes and move into the next stage of their lives.

Roni and Monsie, thank you for trusting me 14 years ago and trusting me again today.

Here’s to your next chapter, and now with baby Catalina along for the ride. ❤️

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

Just sold this house today in East Dallas!

We received multiple offers within the first two weeks of the listing, negotiated a contract above list price, and 32 days later, the money is in the bank and my clients couldn’t be happier.

Local knowledge is key when you’re selling a home, especially in today’s market. Make sure you align yourself with a real estate professional who has a proven track record of sales in your area and understands what it takes to get a home sold.

If you’re thinking about selling this fall, give me a call. I’d love to sit down with you, talk about what your home is worth, and walk you through what you need to do to get it ready for the market so you can have the same type of success my clients had with this property.

Getting the pricing, preparation, and marketing right from the beginning can be the difference between selling quickly for top dollar and sitting on the market.

Give me a call. I’d love to help.

Matt Twomey
Highlands Real Estate | Realtor
972-639-8187

08/07/2026

Just Listed in Bent Trail | Dallas, TX

Welcome to Ventana Trail, an updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in the highly desirable Bent Trail neighborhood of Dallas.

This home feels bright, open, and move-in ready, with beautiful hardwood floors throughout and an abundance of natural light that makes the open-concept living and dining areas feel spacious and inviting. The living room is centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace, while the kitchen offers granite countertops and plenty of workspace for everyday living and entertaining.

Step outside and enjoy a backyard designed for hosting, featuring a beautiful swimming pool plus a separate side yard, giving you two distinct outdoor living spaces. A custom board-on-board privacy fence with a sliding gate adds both style and function.

As part of the Bent Trail community, residents also enjoy access to two tennis courts and a community pool. Conveniently located near Preston Road and George Bush Turnpike, this home offers quick access to shopping, dining, and an easy commute.

Interested in touring this property? Thinking about listing your home and want to know what it’s worth?
Give me a call.

Matt Twomey | 972-639-8187

08/06/2026

Just Listed in Bent Trail | Dallas, TX

Welcome to Ventana Trail, an updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in the highly desirable Bent Trail neighborhood of Dallas.

This home feels bright, open, and move-in ready, with beautiful hardwood floors throughout and an abundance of natural light that makes the open-concept living and dining areas feel spacious and inviting. The living room is centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace, while the kitchen offers granite countertops and plenty of workspace for everyday living and entertaining.

Step outside and enjoy a backyard designed for hosting, featuring a beautiful swimming pool plus a separate side yard, giving you two distinct outdoor living spaces. A custom board-on-board privacy fence with a sliding gate adds both style and function.

As part of the Bent Trail community, residents also enjoy access to two tennis courts and a community pool. Conveniently located near Preston Road and George Bush Turnpike, this home offers quick access to shopping, dining, and an easy commute.

Interested in touring this property? Thinking about listing your home and want to know what it’s worth?
Give me a call.

Matt Twomey | 972-639-8187

07/25/2026

I truly love what I do. Helping families buy and sell homes isn’t always easy. There are long days, unexpected challenges, plenty of stress, and a lot of work that goes into getting a home ready for the market. But every bit of it is worth it when you get to help someone through such an important chapter of their lives.

That’s exactly what made this last transaction so special. When I first met Tony and Kelsey, I never imagined we’d end up becoming such good friends. I helped them purchase their new home, and then worked side by side with them to get their current home ready for the market. They put so much care and effort into every detail, and it paid off.

But the best part of this experience wasn’t the successful sale. It was the friendship that came from it.

I’m incredibly grateful that you trusted me to help guide you through both buying and selling. That trust means more than you know. Even better, you aren’t going far. We still get to be neighbors, and I’m thankful to now call you friends.

Here’s to many happy years in your new home, countless memories with your family, and a friendship that lasts well beyond closing day.

07/25/2026

Just closed on this property at 429 Parkhurst Drive in Old Lake Highlands! We received an offer the first month on the market, negotiated favorable terms, and 27 days later, money’s in the bank! My clients couldn’t be happier. The East Dallas market is strong! If you’re thinking of selling this summer or fall, I’d love to sit down with you. I’ll let you know your home’s worth and, more importantly, what to do to get it ready for market. Decluttering, paint touch-ups, and the right prep will have you in great shape to have the same kind of success as my clients did on this house!