Fort Worth Dirt

This Split-Level Home in Ridgmar Reminds us Why This Style is Still a Great Choice

By Seth Fowler / October 24, 2023 /

The split-level home came into existence and rose in popularity during the 1940s to the 1960s. Taking inspiration from Midcentury Modern and traditional Ranch-style homes, it is especially useful when the homesite is not exactly flat. If you have ever seen The Brady Bunch then you have seen a split-level home. Surprisingly we found out…

Fort Worth Residents Ask Zoning Panel to Pump Brakes on New Build-to-Rent Housing

By April Towery / October 19, 2023 /

A proposed 79-acre development would bring 300 new build-to-rent homes to Fort Worth’s Willow Springs Drive, but residents say they’re concerned about traffic impacts.  It was clear during a brief hearing before the Fort Worth Zoning Commission on Oct. 11 that developer Jack Dyer wanted more time to discuss his plans with adjacent property owners.…

It’s Patio Season, And These Tarrant County Properties Have The Best Places For Life Al Fresco

By Seth Fowler / October 17, 2023 /

Finally, it feels like the temperatures are turning from the miserable 100-plus-degree weather we suffered through day after day this summer to the cooler temps of fall. Yes, it’s supposed to be back in the upper 80s and maybe even low 90s again in October, but let’s pretend that’s not going to happen and that…

Lecture Highlights Fort Worth’s Art Deco Architecture as a Part of Cowtown Culture

By Joy Donovan / October 15, 2023 /

New York City has its Chrysler Building as a well-known example of Art Deco architecture, but Fort Worth boasts its own inventory of the style. Those examples will be part of the upcoming lecture presented Thursday by Kathryn E. Holliday, Ph.D., as part of Historic Fort Worth’s Cantey Lecture series, an annual event. This year’s…

You Can Find a Luxury Detached Downtown Fort Worth Townhouse Under $1M

By Eric Prokesh / October 13, 2023 /

Seriously, in what city could $1 million get you a stand-alone, luxury, 2,300-square-foot townhouse with river views in the city center priced at $300 per square foot? A look at the map is instructive because this three-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bath downtown Fort Worth townhouse is located at the nexus of several of the most exciting developments in…