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Remodeled vs. Updated? Home on Boyd Avenue Benefits From a Fresh Start

By Seth Fowler / May 14, 2019 /

We’ve discussed this before but it never hurts to bring it up again.  There is a difference between “updating” and “remodeling.” To this Bowtie Realtor, “updating” is doing a little bit of this and a little bit of that.  Maybe it’s not the bare minimum, but it’s certainly not going full-blown remodel.  Repainting a few…

Sensational, Modern Spread Designed by Glenn Allen Galaway on Merrick

By Eric Prokesh / May 10, 2019 /

Graceful, sweeping, polished: Words that spring to mind on touring this 1961 architect designed residence at 1919 Merrick Street. Architect, Glenn Allen Galaway was trained by legendary New York architect Phillip Johnson and contributed a small but dignified portfolio of houses to Dallas and Fort Worth. Galaway can’t claim credit for the gorgeous lot with…

Bravo! Bravo! For Hamilton in Fort Worth

By Seth Fowler / May 7, 2019 /

What do you know about Hamilton? With the recent success of the hit Broadway musical with the same name, we probably know more than Alexander Hamilton knew about himself.  But I’m not talking about that Hamilton. I’m talking about the new listing at 3720 Hamilton Avenue in the Monticello neighborhood of Fort Worth. Side Note: Isn’t…

Open House Sunday to Feature Shady Oaks Lane Stunner

By Eric Prokesh / April 26, 2019 /

If a choice location in Westover Hills with eighth hole golf course views is on your wish list, then this Sunday’s open house at 1200 Shady Oaks Lane should be on your not-to-be-missed list. The Jack Schutts-designed house has acquired the patina of gentility in the 27 years since it was built. We’ve featured the…

One-of-a-Kind Condo In The Historic Montgomery Plaza Building

By Seth Fowler / April 23, 2019 /

“One of a kind.”  How many times have we heard that phrase? We often hear it when referencing athletes, jewelry, clothing or articles of interest, but what really is “one of a kind?”  Most of the time we aren’t even sure how to punctuate it.  According to our friends in the worldwide interwebs, “one of…