Fort Worth Dirt

An Arlington Heights Tudor That’s Already Fixer Upper’d

By Seth Fowler / August 27, 2019 /

Let’s face it — we all want to be like Chip and JoJo.  Who am I talking about?  Well if you don’t know then you haven’t been paying attention over the past half-decade. The craze that Fixer Upper has created of gray paint, white subway tile, clean lines, farm-meets-contemporary style, and of course #shiplap is…

Tanglewood Teardown Yields Masterful Fort Worth Modern

By Eric Prokesh / August 23, 2019 /

When is “teardown” not a dirty word? When the house is a modern stunner perfectly sited in a deep, tree-lined Tanglewood lot. From its inception, the Tanglewood addition was forward-looking, with a legacy of many midcentury gems. The spacious lots and excellent public schools have tempted owners into tearing down mostly ordinary ranch-style homes and…

As The Tarrant County Market Slows, Attention Turns to Appraisals

By Seth Fowler / August 20, 2019 /

It’s happening.  The real estate market in Tarrant County is officially slowing down.  This past week, the Fort Worth Housing Report indicated that the number of closed homes in July 2019 was down nearly 4 percent from July 2018. Inventory of homes in Tarrant County has increased, and total days on market, from listing-to-close, jumped…

Midcentury Modern Marvel in Leafy Meadowbrook Hills

By Eric Prokesh / August 16, 2019 /

The listing describes 5909 Monterrey Lane as a hidden gem — a characterization that perfectly epitomizes the relatively unknown Meadowbrook Hills addition in general. Not that Meadowbrook Hills is a new neighborhood. Developed in 1951, it is embellished with large trees and midcentury houses on large lots. Located east of town, the addition lies just…

First-Timer or Move-Up, Stonegate Offers Homes for Everyone

By Seth Fowler / August 13, 2019 /

You know how some neighborhoods are deemed “first-time buyers” or “age-restricted community” and you immediately cross that area off your list of desired locations?  Unfortunately, that seems to be happening more and more these days. Certainly, price point is a key factor in making an area a “move-up neighborhood,” but there are first-time buyers who…