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How Did We Miss This Grand Berkley Manor?

By Eric Prokesh / March 15, 2024 /

Six months on the market? How did we miss this grand Berkley Place manor? Known as the Carroll house, after its first owner, it was reputedly the first house constructed on Ward Parkway in 1928. Built in the then popular Tudor Revival style, by the firm of Mobley & Delaney, who were the developers of…

This Arlington Heights Contemporary Offers Low-Key Luxury

By Eric Prokesh / March 8, 2024 /

While it’s technically in Arlington Heights, this turn-of-the-millennium construction just north of Camp Bowie is sandwiched between Westover and the Cultural District. It’s in a pricy enclave long ago rebranded by realtors as Crestline Area. Built in 1999, this comely contemporary is holding its own after 25 years, the point at which buildings often begin…

Recently Reduced: Here Are Three Fort Worth Homes We Love Worth a Second (or Third) Look

By Eric Prokesh / March 1, 2024 /

The most time-consuming part of writing Fort Worth Friday is finding homes and topics that will resonate with readers. That’s why I welcome the direction offered by sites like Realtor.com, which offers up listings they think I will like based on previous searches. However, this help does come with a downside. In “Recommended Homes,” I…

With Designer Details, This Westover Hills Home Has Changed a Lot But The Address Remains

By Joy Donovan / February 23, 2024 /

Three years ago, 2205 Hidden Creek Road was a fine home in Fort Worth’s posh Westover Hills. Now, in 2024 the home has been transformed into a chic family home with loads of curb appeal and fab spaces for entertaining. “It was lovingly remodeled and updated to fit a contemporary, young owner but it certainly…

Suzanne Westrum Named New CEO of Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors

By Joy Donovan / February 21, 2024 /

Native Texan Suzanne Westrum has been named CEO of the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors. Blake Barry, 2024 GFWAR president made the announcement Tuesday. With more than 15 years of real estate experience, Westrum’s previous position was serving as CEO of the Prescott Area Association of Realtors in Prescott, Arizona. During her tenure there,…