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Near Southside May Be Hip, But Magnolia Green is Happening

By Seth Fowler / November 19, 2019 /

There was a time, probably 12 to 15 years ago, when no one would walk down Magnolia Ave. after dark.  Many wouldn’t even walk down Magnolia Ave. during the day. There was no point. There were a few restaurants and shops to visit, but those establishments mainly catered to the breakfast and lunch crowds and…

Fairmount Craftsman Shows Historic Neighborhoods and Newer Homes Can Coexist

By Seth Fowler / November 12, 2019 /

If you’ve ever had to deal with a designated historic neighborhood, you’ll know that they can be a very tricky situation. In my past life of working for new home builders, I’ve gone round and round with historic neighborhoods, and we just agree to disagree.  Crack houses and tinderboxes have very little historic value.  However,…

Masterful Midcentury Modern on Hazelwood Drive Has Aged Gracefully

By Eric Prokesh / November 8, 2019 /

Time has been kind to this home. Built in 1960, the bold design of the 4,600-square-foot house still thrills with an intensity that hasn’t abated after nearly 60 years. In fact, time has allowed Japanese maple trees to mature and completely realize the original vision. The classic, modern Rivercrest residence blurs the boundaries of interior…

Introducing Montrachet, Where the Hill Country Begins in Fort Worth

By Candy Evans / November 7, 2019 /

To tell you the story of Montrachet, we begin with the story of Montserrat, its neighbor: 215 acres of God’s green earth on Fort Worth’s west side along historic Mary’s Creek. Montserrat is one of the most successful real estate stories in Tarrant County. Don Siratt was a well-known Fort Worth businessman, a self-made man,…

With The Holidays in Swing, Wheelin’ And Dealin’ Season is About to Begin

By Seth Fowler / November 5, 2019 /

It’s chilly and rainy season out there!  With the beginning of the cooler and wetter season, it’s also time for the real estate market season to change. I’m not one of those believers in the “things shut down in the fall and don’t pick up until spring,” mantra when it comes to the Dallas-Fort Worth…