Fort Worth Friday

Classic, Updated Tudor in Great Arlington Heights Location

By Eric Prokesh / April 28, 2017 /

Looking for a great Westside location in a quiet corner of Arlington Heights? You might fall under the spell of this 1932 Tudor charmer at 4803 El Campo Avenue. A peaked roof  plus a concentric arched doorway and tidy landscaping add up to loads of curb appeal. The 2,156-square-foot cottage began life as a duplex —…

Is the Fairmount Phenomenon Driving up Prices? A Look at South Adams Street

By Eric Prokesh / April 7, 2017 /

We haven’t looked in on historic Fairmount for some time. Only a block or so from my Ryan Place home, the vibe and demographic is oh so different. And the Fairmount phenomenon, as I have dubbed it, continues to intrigue.  Is Fairmount becoming a victim of its somewhat unforeseen success? Solid city investment, the re-blooming of Magnolia Street,…

Playful Westover Hills Pavilion Has Noble Ancestry

By Eric Prokesh / March 31, 2017 /

No, you aren’t seeing doubles, nor are you in Bavaria. This flight of fancy occupies a high bluff in Westover Hills, at the end of a cul-de-sac at 2108 Hidden Creek Road. Based on the 18th century Amalienburg Pavilion at Schloss Nymphenburg near Munich, it is almost an exact replica. Both have two wings of three…

In Fort Worth and Beyond, These Stylish Stagers Deliver Maximum Value

By Eric Prokesh / March 24, 2017 /

I’ve heard it whispered by top real estate producers around town for over a year. Now it goes unstated. It’s just a given. “If you are listing a house for over $1 million prepare yourself to be patient.” Well we’ve been here before. Remember 2009?  Solution then and now? Stage your listing. I caught up…

Distinctive Villa Near Burney Park in Ridglea

By Eric Prokesh / March 17, 2017 /

It’s a CandysDirt.com kind of thing, looking for the unique and one-of-a-kind property. And the Hispano-Moresque, 1929 vintage villa at 6200 Curzon Ave. is certainly one of a kind. Located near Burney Park in Fort Worth among the rolling hills of the charming West Side neighborhood the of Ridglea, its design and age distinguish it from its neighbors, which it…