Tarrant County Tuesday

Unwrapping an Architectural Mystery: Sometimes a Home is like a Christmas Present

By Seth Fowler / January 3, 2017 /

Sometimes a home can be like Christmas present.  You look at it and try to guess what’s inside. You shake it a bit, but still are perplexed. You quickly rip off the wrapping paper, but don’t recognize where the box came from.  Finally, after fighting with all the tape sealing the box, you open it…

Who Knew That Fort Worth Offered Lake-Front Property?

By Seth Fowler / December 27, 2016 /

Did you know that Fort Worth had high-end lake front property just 11 miles from the center of downtown Fort Worth?  Me neither.  I’ve lived in Cowtown for almost 15 years and I never knew that.  I’ve certainly driven on Highway 820 North and crossed Lake Worth, but never realized what a fabulous destination it…

Iconic Fort Worth Real Estate Featured by Iconic Agent in TCU Neighborhood

By Seth Fowler / December 20, 2016 /

According to our friends at Wikipedia, the definition of “iconic” is: “an artifact that is recognized by members of a culture or sub-culture as representing some aspect of cultural identity. Cultural icons vary widely, and may be visual, audio, an object, a person or group of people.” The home at 3861 Bellaire Circle in the…

Dallas Author and Preservationist Teaches Fort Worth Realtors About Architecture

By Seth Fowler / December 13, 2016 /

Do you know why white stucco was so important to architects for new homes after World War II?  What negative effect did the Federal Housing Administration have on the design of homes?  What was one of the inspirations for the ranch home?  How did owners of a Victorian home show they had a certain amount of…

A True Live, Work, Play Opportunity in Uptown Neighborhood of Fort Worth

By Seth Fowler / December 6, 2016 /

You always hear the phrase “live, work, and play…” but what does that really mean when it comes to residential real estate?  For many it means a place where they can walk from their home or apartment to their place of business as well as walk to shops, restaurants, bars and other forms of entertainment.  Most often…