Joy Donovan
Joy Donovan is a contributing writer for CandysDirt.com covering the Midcities and Fort Worth.
The house at 4413 Saddleback Lane in Southlake has a curb appeal that makes it a showstopper in a neighborhood meant for show-stopping custom homes. Of course, Southlake has captured a Texas-sized share of attention with its homes, its schools, and its commercial developments. Finding a beautiful house in this Tarrant County suburb is easy…
House hunters, apartment seekers and highway warriors know well how popular North Texas has become these days. North Texas continues to add residents at a remarkable pace — making Dallas the ninth largest and Fort Worth the 10th largest cities in the U.S. — but the growth that has defined the region for decades is…
Julie Shaw and Craig Kuykendall took their time designing their forever home on more than 88 acres in Johnson County. The land had been in Shaw’s family for decades, and she and her husband carefully designed the French-inspired residence to reflect the way they lived. Before construction began, they built a barndominium on the property…
Big-city hustle and bustle can wear a person down, and the fix for some among us is to purchase an abode in a small town. For those, Cleburne should be under consideration. Even though the population is roughly 34,000, Cleburne packs a lot into a small town. Without leaving the Fort Worth suburb, residents can…
Nine years after its opening, The Shops at Clearfork has continued its hot momentum, turning its polished, open‑air blocks into a center for vibrant businesses that thrive on energy and foot traffic. With luxury anchors, chef‑driven dining, and a growing mix of market‑exclusive retailers, the Clearfork district has become one of Fort Worth’s most dynamic…
