Tommy Cummings

Tommy moved to Texas from Oklahoma in 1992 and has lived in Mansfield with his wife, Brigitte, and son, Beaumont, since 2002 (after a two-year adventure in California as a tech columnist/editor at the San Francisco Chronicle). Tommy started his media career at newspapers in Oklahoma before becoming an editor in many capacities at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and The Dallas Morning News, where he wrapped up his newsroom career as a digital editor. His work has appeared in news outlets throughout the U.S. Tommy can be reached at [email protected].

Elon Musk Making a Corporate Move With Affordable Housing in Mind For His Workforce

By Tommy Cummings / October 7, 2021 /

It’s official. Billionaire Elon Musk told shareholders Thursday that he’s moving Tesla headquarters from Palo Alto, Calif., to Austin.

This Charred Massachusetts Home Makes Listing And Is Under Contract

By Tommy Cummings / October 6, 2021 /

In Melrose, Mass., a 1,857-square-foot house was damaged in a fire on Aug. 27. The Marrocco Group with Coldwell Banker Realty listed it and Zillow advertised its availability.

Looking to Downsize? Study Shows D-FW Creates Positive Choices

By Tommy Cummings / October 5, 2021 /

In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, downsizing from a four-bedroom to a two-bedroom results in overall savings of roughly $190,000 for homeowners.

Kelly Clarkson’s Ranch in Montana Is Legally All Hers, Judge Rules

By Tommy Cummings / October 4, 2021 /

Kelly Clarkson is back in the news about her residential situation. Last week, a Montana judge ruled that Clarkson is the sole titleholder of a $10.4 million ranch that she shared with her estranged husband.

What’s Developing: Weston Prefab Homes, Mesquite New Build, McKinney Rentals

By Tommy Cummings / October 3, 2021 /

What’s Developing: Prefab Development in Weston, New Build in Mesquite, and Rental Homes in McKinney