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Thoughts About Real Estate as a Safe Haven: War Is Hell

By CandysDirt / March 22, 2026 /

By Jonathan MillerSpecial Contributor Takeaways Thinking About Real Estate as a Bank Safety Deposit Box There’s a lot here to consider for a Friday afternoon and the first day of spring, but hey, you’ve got all weekend, and the test isn’t until Monday. Investors are always searching for assets that don’t move in the same…

Go See This Ravinia Heights Midcentury Ranch Transformation on Sunday!

By Karen Eubank / March 21, 2026 /

Ravinia Heights has the charm of Little Forest Hills with the topography of Bluffview, but at a much more affordable price point. Homes are set well back from the road, so it’s quiet and private. Architectural styles here vary from 1920s Tudor cottages to cool 1950s midcentury ranches, like this one on South Ravinia Street.…

Three Spring Home Maintenance Tips You Shouldn’t Put Off

By Brenda Masse / March 21, 2026 /

It’s officially spring, and that means it’s time for gorgeous weather and spring home maintenance. When the weather is this nice, it’s hard not to procrastinate tedious chores in favor of activities like porch sitting or a walk in the park. But your friendly home inspector is here to remind you that when you put…

Rising Mortgage Rates Follow Escalating Iran War, Fed Holds Steady

By Charles Grand / March 20, 2026 /

Mortgage rates are responding to the escalating war in Iran, jumping again for the second week in a row to reach a three-month high on the 30-year. Freddie Mac put the average at 6.22% for the week ending on Thursday, marking another disappointing development for prospective homebuyers standing on the sidelines waiting for rates to…

Century-Old Fairmount House in Fort Worth Comes With a Tiny Bonus

By Joy Donovan / March 20, 2026 /

There was a big celebration recently at 1951 College Ave. in Fort Worth. Food, friends, and cupcakes were involved because this sweet blue house was believed to have turned 100 years old. “It just celebrated its 100th birthday, and it’s still standing,” said Realtor Ashlee White about the listing. “And it’s probably got one of…