Fort Worth Dirt
by Eric Prokesh Splendidly sited, on a high Mistletoe Heights bluff, this historic house was built in 1919 for the legendary Waggoner family of Waggoner ranch fame. It was first owned by Anne Waggoner. The hipped roof, Prairie Style Villa with its strong horizontals and gratifying symmetries, presents a formidable facade to the street. A…
by Eric Prokesh Talk to any agent these days and be prepared to listen to complaints about low inventory. That appears to go double for historic Fairmount, with its period charm, its proximity to the trendy restaurants and bars of Magnolia, and millions in city funds committed to rejuvenate the South Side. Better move fast:…
They got a pre-emptive offer! No kidding! The Goff’s auction was set to take place last Thursday, and there was TONS of interest, not to mention four registered bidders. But a pre-emptive offer on the gorgeous retreat named “Mariposa” came in 24 hours before the auction was set to begin. So the agents decided to…
by Eric Prokesh Sitting on one of the highest points of desirable Westover Hills, is an alluring three bedroom, four and a half bath, mid century modern beauty that evokes Sinatra era Palm Springs Swank. Oh, and the rock.
by Eric Prokesh One of the reasons Fort Worth’s eye-popping 50% growth in population in the last 20 years has been absorbed with relative ease, unnoticed by many, is the large number of developments built on newly available land. Such is the community of Mira Vista – the result of a significant land purchase in…
