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Gushers and Grit: ‘Landman’ Strikes Black Gold Again in Fort Worth

By Joy Donovan / August 5, 2025 /

I’m from Oklahoma. Tulsa, to be exact, which was once the “Oil Capital of the World. So I ‘ve known a landman or two in my life. You can recognize those in the old bidness by their swagger and their ostrich-skin boots. They’re slick talkin’ with a parlance mixin’ talk of mineral rights, title documents,…

John Zimmerman and Olerio Homes Unveil Another Montrachet Masterpiece  

By Daniel Lalley / August 4, 2025 /

For the last 14 years, Lou Olerio and his team at Olerio Homes have wowed the Dallas market with a slate of striking custom home concepts. In neighborhoods like Preston Hollow, Devonshire, Bluffview, and beyond, Olerio has left an indelible mark with architecture imagined for the highest echelons of luxury. Recently, the team has expanded…

A Design Dream Team Collaborates on the Rivercrest Home Everybody’s Whispering About

By Eric Prokesh / August 1, 2025 /

Whispering, yes because this property is so under the radar that it isn’t even on MLS. We all love an insider scoop so I was delighted to be let in on this Rivercrest gem with a pedigree at 1616 Carleton Avenue, run by some of my favorite people. Uber-talented designer Julie Hayes, husband Jay, and…

This $500K Home Sits in One of Fort Worth’s Hottest ZIP Codes

By Joy Donovan / August 1, 2025 /

The ZIP code 76177 is a pretty strong magnet these days. Highly rated schools, easy access to major thoroughfares, and a reasonable price tag bring home buyers to the booming 76177 ZIP code. It’s an area attracting home buyers, thanks to its mix of affordable new builds, top schools, and proximity to major employers. It’s…

Entire City Block in Downtown Fort Worth Hits the Market

By Charles Grand / July 25, 2025 /

A whole city block’s worth of land in downtown Fort Worth is hitting the market, giving some enterprising developer the opportunity to convert a vacant lot into better use than parking. Spanning 0.918 acres from the southeast corner of Calhoun Street and 7th Street, the block is situated at the edge of Cowtown’s downtown expansion…