Tarrant County Tuesday
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…
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…
Every city in America has one. You know it when you see it. Whether it’s the architecture, location, or landscape, there is always a street in the city that is simply magical. In Fort Worth the most magical and inspiring street is Elizabeth Boulevard. The main artery of the Ryan Place neighborhood, “in 1979 Elizabeth Boulevard joined…
There is a new buzz word in real estate: Over Renter. This term is used to describe individuals or families that make $150,000 or more annually that choose to rent a home or apartment in lieu of purchasing a traditional home. These high-income renters certainly can purchase a home but elect to pay top dollar…
As easy as it looks on HGTV to buy-and-fix-up an older home, it’s not. You know those shows are scripted right? As someone who gets paid (sometimes) to look at homes on a regular basis, I have to say that the influx of “flipper and fixer” shows has not always helped the real estate market.…
