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A Fairmount Craftsman With a Historic Exterior Holds Modern Amenities Inside

By Seth Fowler / May 10, 2022 /

What were you doing in 1912? We’ve done this exercise a few times in Tarrant County Tuesday, haven’t we? Just like the previous times, I would imagine very few of us were doing anything in 1912. That would make us at least 110 years old, wouldn’t it? For being 110 years old, today’s Tarrant County…

Near Southside Condo Blends Modern Convenience With All The Comforts of Home

By Eric Prokesh / May 6, 2022 /

I realized when I came across this fetching Near Southside condo that I don’t often write about condominiums. That is simply because they are often too cookie-cutter or just plain cold. However, this property at 1200 South Adams wins one over at street level with its near-to-town location on a leafy street. The corner configuration…

Overton Park Home Offers Most Inviting Porch in Fort Worth

By Seth Fowler / May 3, 2022 /

Is there anything more inviting than a generous front porch? The front porch is a thing of the past with most new homes. It’s a shame that most production builders skimp on the front porch in order to save a few dollars. Tarrant County Tuesday has made a point over the years to feature homes…

Fort Worth’s Beloved Fairmount Tour of Historic Homes Returns This Spring

By Eric Prokesh / April 29, 2022 /

Another sign of post-COVID spring and the happy return of life and its rituals to normality is the return of the much-beloved Fairmount Tour of Historic Homes. This marks the 40th tour after a two-year hiatus. Last year’s porch tour was hardly a replacement. It was a reminder of yet more pandemic restrictions. This year…

Do You Believe in Magical Homes? If so, Let’s Talk About Encanto

By Seth Fowler / April 26, 2022 /

Surely by now you’ve seen the Disney movie Encanto. If not you either 1) live under a rock, or 2) don’t have children who love catchy and colorful musical movies with memorable songs that stick in your head for days and days. The movie is about a multi-generational Columbian household that lives in a magical…