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Lock and Leave Townhouse Mere Steps From Magnolia Avenue

By Eric Prokesh / March 20, 2020 /

I guess you know you’ve stumbled onto something good when a three-day-old listing goes under active contract while you’re writing it up. This townhouse at 1216 Fairmount Avenue certainly qualifies as a find — well priced and located three lots north of the lively Magnolia Avenue scene. Built in 2004, its instant, urban, industrial loft-style…

Colonial Revival Style Revived in Montserrat

By Seth Fowler / March 17, 2020 /

During the first half of the 20th century the dominant style for home construction was Colonial Revival. From 1910 to 1930s in America, nearly half of the homes built were in this simple, but elegant style that refers to early English and Dutch houses. Colonial Revival Revived Today, the Colonial Revival style is seen in…

Ultimate Man Cave Vroooms into Fort Worth

By Seth Fowler / March 10, 2020 /

This week in Tarrant County Tuesday we are going to highlight a little bit different home … or cave … buckle your seatbelts! Cave Dwelling What do you think about living in a cave? I would imagine your mind instantly goes to some dark and spooky, musty smelling area that wouldn’t be your first choice…

Charming 1924 Craftsman Bungalow Listed in Fort Worth’s Historic Fairmount

By Brandi Addison / March 6, 2020 /

A darling bungalow is up for sale in one of Fort Worth’s most-loved neighborhoods — the historic Fairmount. Priced at $338,000, the 1924 Craftsman-style bungalow is rich in color with a vibrant blue exterior, complemented by bright orange accents. With beautiful hardwood floors and pastel walls, the three-bedroom house presents the perfect amount of charm and…

Instant Charm: A Stunning And Stately Sanctuary in Mira Vista

By Eric Prokesh / March 6, 2020 /

Alright. I’ll confess to having a bias against new builds, unless modern. They often come off as bombastic, with ground floors as cold as hotel lobbies, sightlines from front to back, rooms which seem to be all opening and no wall, and, depressingly built on semi-desolate lots with puny trees. It would appear that freshly…