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This Adorable Fort Worth Cottage is The Case in Point of Why We Love Fairmount

By Eric Prokesh / June 7, 2024 /

This cute cottage is a perfect example of why we love Fairmount — and we’re not alone. The enduring fascination with Fairmount, which began decades ago and has only increased over the years, is approaching the intensity of a benevolent real estate cult. Fairmounters are fiercely and justly proud of their unique hood, love their…

Exquisite Wiley G. Clarkson Villa in Ryan Place is The Acme of Timeless Charm

By Eric Prokesh / May 31, 2024 /

If the name Wiley G. Clarkson rings a bell, it’s because it has come up frequently on these pages. I’ve written about this architectural founding father of Fort Worth beginning with my very first post nearly 10 years ago. Founding father may sound like a bit of hyperbole, but Clarkson’s extensive portfolio includes many fine…

If The Weather Holds, You Can See a 3D-Printed Home Get Built in Fort Worth on Wednesday

By Joy Donovan / May 28, 2024 /

Space travel for tourists. Communicating through wrist watches. Self-driving cars. A woman named Alexa answering encyclopedia facts. All of these things we thought were sci-fi stuff we’d probably never really experience. We were so wrong. Here’s a new one: a 3D-printed home, and one is coming to Fort Worth Texas. Fort Worth 3D-Printed Home Cowtown’s…

Cowtown Kicks Growth Into Gear With Fort Worth Becoming 12th-Largest U.S. City

By Joy Donovan / May 27, 2024 /

Traffic congestion, crowded venues, and certainly the housing market pointed to it, but now it’s been confirmed — Fort Worth is an immensely popular place to live. According to the latest population reports from the U.S. Census Bureau, Fort Worth had the second-largest population gain nationwide in 2023, with more than 21,000 new residents. Only…

Take The Trinity Trails to This Modern in Meadows West That Stands The Test of Time

By Eric Prokesh / May 24, 2024 /

You would be forgiven for mistakenly believing that this striking stylish modern house just across from the Trinity Trails is a new build. Such is the strength of superior design that the 1981 construction is just as appealing as when it was built over 40 years ago. Much has changed in the four decades since…