Fort Worth Dirt

Farming Hemphill Heights or Finding the Next Fairmount

By Eric Prokesh / May 12, 2017 /

Over lunch last week, I discussed my recent post on the premium price of housing stock in Fairmount with Karly Johnston — yes, that Karly Johnston, named by Fort Worth Magazine as one of Fort Worth’s most beautiful women, creator of one of the most followed lifestyle/real estate websites in the city, Selling the Fort, and savvy real estate professional.…

Colonial Home in University Place Answers All Questions

By Seth Fowler / May 9, 2017 /

How do you sell a home? I’m going to give you a few Bowtie Real Estate Sales Professional secrets … just don’t tell anyone else okay? When I show a home to prospective buyers, I want them to visualize celebrating certain special events the home.  If I get them to do that — Boom! Sold! Here are the events I…

A. Quincy Jones Gem in Ridglea Restored, Restaged, and Revisited

By Eric Prokesh / May 5, 2017 /

A. Quincy Jones’ architectural masterpiece at 4167 Charron Lane is likely Fort Worth’s most beautiful and storied orphan. Houses by the venerated modernist architect are so sought after in his native Los Angles, that they are snapped up by the rich and famous as soon as they hit the market. Jennifer Aniston paid $22 million…

Remodeled Contemporary in Westover Hills Well Worth a Look

By Seth Fowler / May 2, 2017 /

Did you know that, tucked into scenic landscape of Fort Worth is the third wealthiest town in Texas? Take that Big D! Westover Hills is a charming little town, less than one square mile, with approximately 250 homes nestled into Cowtown by Shady Oaks Country Club, only 11 minutes from the downtown area. If you blink…

Classic, Updated Tudor in Great Arlington Heights Location

By Eric Prokesh / April 28, 2017 /

Looking for a great Westside location in a quiet corner of Arlington Heights? You might fall under the spell of this 1932 Tudor charmer at 4803 El Campo Avenue. A peaked roof  plus a concentric arched doorway and tidy landscaping add up to loads of curb appeal. The 2,156-square-foot cottage began life as a duplex —…