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Dave Perry-Miller & Associates present beautiful Dallas front porches

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often forget to stop and smell the roses — or share some interpersonal time with our neighbors. The way many newer homes are constructed also plays a role.

For example, attached garages make it convenient for homeowners to enter and exit through a back door rather than the front entry. The result is that sometimes neighbors may not see each other for weeks.

But these homes presented by Dave Perry-Miller & Associates are quite the exception. Here are several beautiful homes with porches that provide a focal point for relaxing, front lawn conversations and gatherings.

A cobblestone front path leads to 5504 Willis Ave., which features a wraparound porch ideal for entertaining. Located in the M Streets, this prairie-style home also features a large fenced back yard with oversized deck.

The historic charm of 4707 Munger Ave. is demonstrated by its wraparound front porch and porte-cochère. The home features a grand formal living room, second living area with fireplace, updated kitchen, breakfast room and more. The third-floor attic can be finished for additional living space. The large lot is perfect for entertaining and gardening.

8438 San Fernando Way is located in Forest Hills. The front porch has a vintage design with wrought-iron railing and is spacious enough for plenty of seating. The home sits on a mature treed lot and is close to White Rock Lake and Arboretum Village.

The prairie-style home at 5727 Belmont Ave. has a front porch large enough for a swing and seating, plus room to congregate. The five-bedroom home features an open floor plan and a second living/game room. There’s a studio with full bath over the garage, two covered back patios and a large backyard.

Located in Kessler Park, 1106 N. Clinton Ave. is an updated Tudor. The home is tailor-made for entertaining, thanks to an expansive front porch and backyard pergola. This home has three bedrooms and expansive kitchen, and the space on the first floor could be converted into a fourth bedroom.

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Dave Perry Miller & Associates, an Ebby Halliday Company, is a premier residential real estate firm with five locations that specialize in marketing the key areas of the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Uptown, Lakewood, East Dallas and Kessler Park. Dave Perry-Miller & Associates is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International. For more information on luxury living, please contact an associate today at 214-369-6000. Also visit daveperrymiller.com/blog for the latest news in Dallas real estate.

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Dorm Room Dreams

Hunt family heiress wows internet with her neon SMU Dallas dorm room

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Tavia and Ava Hunt at SMU.

When it comes to college decor, we've come a long way from the Bed, Bath & Beyond Bed-In-a-Bag — at least at SMU.

Incoming freshman Ava Hunt quickly went viral last week for her frilly, floral, neon, and mirrored dorm room, thanks to an Instagram post from her mother.

The Dallas-based Hunt family is comprised of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark, his wife Tavia, and their three children Gracie, Knobel, and Ava.

Tavia's post includes several photos of the pink-hued pad, which Ava Elizabeth shares with her roommate, also named Ava — but Ava Jacquelyn (no last name, but check those matching Ava neon name signs).

Ultra-feminine brand LoveShackFancy is tagged in the post for its floral bedding, ottomans, and coveted brand-collab Stanley cup.

Ava Hunt SMU dorm room Floral LoveShackFancy items abound.Instagram

Eagle-eyed Realtor.com also ID'd several other luxe items, including a $225 Riki magnifying mirror and a $399 pink and gold desk chair and a $199 iridescent globe lamp, both from Pottery Barn.

The 19-year-old Ava is set to participate in Southern Methodist University's cheer team, and hasn't declared a major yet.

She is a legacy at SMU, with her father Clark attending the university in the '80s and her uncle, FC Dallas owner Dan Hunt, graduating from the school in 2000.

Her grandfather Lamar Hunt, who founded the Dallas Texans (now Kansas City Chiefs) and Dallas Burn (now FC Dallas) — and famously coined the term "The Super Bowl" — played football for the Mustangs before graduating in 1956.

Ava Hunt SMU dorm room The two Avas in their dorm room.Instagram

"Today, I left a piece of my heart at SMU," Tavia wrote in her post, which currently has more than 13,000 likes. "I’m wading through emotions as I pass by your now too-clean room, the house is too quiet without your laughter ... You’ve worked so hard to get here. Everything that you do from here on out is for you—for your success, happiness, and God’s glory ... Stay safe. Get sleep. Have faith in yourself. And remember, Mom and Dad are ALWAYS here when you need us. I love you MORE."

Ava responded to her mother's touching tribute in the comments: "I’m not crying you are 😭" and "I love you so much Mom."

August 26 is the first day of classes at SMU.

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