Fort Worth Friday

Laura Ladner Lists a Luxury New Build in Colonial Hills That Hits All The Right Notes

By Eric Prokesh / June 9, 2023 /

Laura Ladner of Burt Ladner Real Estate is hitting on all cylinders in the listing game these days with three of the most interesting houses on the market in her portfolio. There’s that fanciful Dilbeck house in Tanglewood, then there’s the refreshing contemporary in the Crestline area — both recently featured on these pages —…

This Minimalist Modern Estate in Woodhaven Country Club Redefines Luxury

By Eric Prokesh / June 2, 2023 /

Someone once told me that you weren’t really playing in the big leagues if you couldn’t shift through all five gears of your standard sports car on the drive to your house, which is why I chose the above for my first image of 405 Canyon Creek Drive. This property, which was built this year…

This Crestwood Modern is Bright, White, And Just Right

By Eric Prokesh / May 26, 2023 /

For many, Crestwood conjures the image of a dignified neighborhood of older houses with regal old oak trees (some in the middle of the street). And although a great many Crestwood houses have pre-war pedigrees, there are a fair sprinkling of modern new builds that we have singled out on these pages — and some…

Crestline Contemporary Gives Open Concept Floor Plans a Fresh Take

By Eric Prokesh / May 19, 2023 /

It’s difficult for me to process that 1983 was 40 years ago. That is when this single-family Crestline contemporary was built, and it’s enough time to evaluate whether or not a structure has stood the test of time. This lock-and-leave at 4616 Harley Avenue aces that particular test and looks as fresh as any new…

This Picture-Perfect Bungalow in Fort Worth’s Historic Fairmount Is Just The Ticket

By Eric Prokesh / May 12, 2023 /

If you pegged this picture-perfect bungalow as vintage Fairmount, you would be correct. With the Fairmount annual home tour this weekend, this 98-year-old charmer just felt right for this week’s post. Speaking of tickets, it’s still not too late to get yours for 2023 Fairmount Tour of Historic Homes. And if you’ve dreamed of living…