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CandysDirt.com Picks Top Suburb (And Fast-Growing Fort Worth) Stories of 2023

By April Towery / December 27, 2023 /

At CandysDirt.com, we often venture outside “Dallas proper” for stories on housing initiatives, real estate, and neighborhood battles. And we get it. Fort Worth is not a suburb. As the fastest-growing city in Texas, Cowtown is its own metropolitan area. However, in reviewing the top stories of the year, we couldn’t overlook Fort Worth, well-deserving…

We Dug Deep to Find Five Affordable Starter Homes in Fort Worth

By Eric Prokesh / December 22, 2023 /

Realtor.com pegs the median sales price for a house in Fort Worth at around $342,000 — down approximately 4 percent from last year — moving Fort Worth ever so slightly into buyer’s market territory. Some good news perhaps, but most affordable starter home buyers will still report frustration with the lack of appealing inventory, and…

As More Companies Demand Hybrid And In-Office Models, Could 2024 See The End of Remote Work?

By Seth Fowler / December 19, 2023 /

As we look ahead to 2024, I can’t help but wonder how remote work trends will affect the future of Texas real estate. What does working from home have to do with the future real estate market? As we all know, widespread sheltering in place during the COVID-10 pandemic led millions of workers to avoid…

This Asian-Inspired Overton Park Midcentury Modern Time Capsule is Not to Be Missed

By Eric Prokesh / December 15, 2023 /

While it’s only been on the market for six days, this authentic Overton Park Midcentury Modern has so much going for it that it’s difficult to know where to begin. Let’s start outside with the 1.4-acre lot. The house benefits from a deep setback on a cul-de-sac lot with a small forest of mature trees…

Luxury Listings With Lots of Land Abound in Fort Worth, Texas’ Fastest Growing City

By April Towery / December 12, 2023 /

Fort Worth is the fastest-growing city in Texas, and by the looks of the homes on the market, there are plenty of options for those looking to relocate.  Fort Worth boasts a booming downtown, economic development opportunities, and ample available real estate.  The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported in late November that Cowtown gained 48,542 new…