Rick Mauch

Irving Realtor Leads Massive Fourth of July Tradition to Plant 40,000 Flags Citywide

By Rick Mauch / July 2, 2025 /

Realtor Nell Anne Hunt has a simple philosophy when describing her love of country: We don’t live in America — America lives in us. Every year during the week leading up to Independence Day, she and 300 of her volunteer friends bring that belief to life. It’s called the Great Flag Caper, and it’s been…

Private Pickleball Courts Are the Latest Status Symbol in North Texas Backyards

By Rick Mauch / April 29, 2025 /

Pickleball continues to be one of the fastest-growing sports in the country — think tennis, but on a smaller court with a paddle instead of a racket. The scale may be smaller, but the popularity is massive. It’s growing so fast, in fact, that public courts aren’t enough — and homeowners are taking matters into…

Modella Park: Brand New Homes Snuggled Into Legacy Family Neighborhoods

By Rick Mauch / November 15, 2024 /

One of the more interesting, and forward-looking developments crossing the north Dallas landscape is the newest addition to the Olerio Homes catalog: Modella Park.  Located just northwest of the Royal Haven and Chapel Forest neighborhoods — two strong enclaves of ’60s-era homes that are popular with young buyers — Modella Park is attractive to eager buyers who…

White Bluff on Lake Whitney: Best-Kept Secret in Resort Living, Realtor Resident Gary Wallace Says

By Rick Mauch / September 27, 2024 /

The Texas dream is predicated on enjoying the best things real estate has to offer but at generally affordable prices. Literally hundreds are moving to North Texas: 418 a day, according to recent census reports. Both out-of-state transplants and life-long residents of DFW cities seek homes in communities where peace and quiet reign, with culture…