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‘Retail Follows Rooftops’ as D-FW Sees a Healthy Surge in Construction and Demand

By Charles Grand / August 1, 2025 /

Retail construction is surging in North Texas, lending truth to the old real estate adage that retail follows rooftops. CRE firm Partners Real Estate recently published its quarterly market report on the retail sector in D-FW, and the Metroplex saw a hell of a bump in Q2 in terms of square footage delivered and its…

A Design Dream Team Collaborates on the Rivercrest Home Everybody’s Whispering About

By Eric Prokesh / August 1, 2025 /

Whispering, yes because this property is so under the radar that it isn’t even on MLS. We all love an insider scoop so I was delighted to be let in on this Rivercrest gem with a pedigree at 1616 Carleton Avenue, run by some of my favorite people. Uber-talented designer Julie Hayes, husband Jay, and…

This $500K Home Sits in One of Fort Worth’s Hottest ZIP Codes

By Joy Donovan / August 1, 2025 /

The ZIP code 76177 is a pretty strong magnet these days. Highly rated schools, easy access to major thoroughfares, and a reasonable price tag bring home buyers to the booming 76177 ZIP code. It’s an area attracting home buyers, thanks to its mix of affordable new builds, top schools, and proximity to major employers. It’s…

This Historic Hollywood Heights Tudor Comes With a Pool and a Front-Row Seat to the Party

By Karen Eubank / July 31, 2025 /

What could be better than a beautifully updated historic Hollywood Heights Storybook Tudor? Well, it’s summer, so one with a pool is at the top of my list. We all know, when you buy a house, you don’t just buy a property — you buy into a neighborhood. I can tell you firsthand that it’s…

Divided Federal Reserve Holds Off on Rate Cut, Leaving Antsy Homebuyers Waiting

By Charles Grand / July 31, 2025 /

Prospective homebuyers might have to wait longer for mortgage rates to dip down after the Federal Reserve decided to maintain benchmark interest rates on Wednesday, despite some dissension on the central bank’s board of governors. The move marks the fifth consecutive meeting the Federal Reserve opted against cutting rates. This month’s meeting, however, marked the…