Fort Worth Friday

In Fort Worth, There’s a Ridglea Condo So Midcentury Modern Cool You Won’t Believe the Price

By Eric Prokesh / March 6, 2026 /

At CandysDirt.com, we’re all about sussing out hidden gems so it was with great pleasure that I was tipped off to a stylish condo by Briggs Freeman agent Caren Parten, tucked into quiet Ridglea Country Club Estates. Built in 1960, this 4500 Westridge condo is a building that has stood the test of time, with…

What Happens When Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Lioness’ Comes to Your Neighborhood

By Eric Prokesh / October 31, 2025 /

It all began quietly enough, about a year ago. Whispers. Rumors. Neighborhood gossip. Once large trucks lined up and stationed themselves on blocked side streets, that confirmed it for me that Ryan Place was indeed a location for Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount Plus series “Lioness.” Suddenly, my neighbors and I found ourselves on a film lot…

Weatherford a Sleepy Suburb? Au Contraire, It’s the New Hot Spot

By Eric Prokesh / October 24, 2025 /

I ran into a colleague interior designer extrordinaire Barry Williams at a funeral I attended last week. “I’ve been thinking about you lately,” he said.“Oh, how so?”I replied“I’ve been spending a lot of time on I-30. I’ve got a job in Weatherford,” empathizing with my D/FW commutes.“Oh, yeah. There’s a lot going on out there…

This Fort Worth Park Hill Home Is a Before-and-After Dream Come True

By Eric Prokesh / October 10, 2025 /

After 10 years of covering Fort Worth real estate, I know that if a house looks familiar, I’ve probably covered it before. However, 2336 Medford Court is a special case. Just over three years it was for sale at the markdown price of $206 per square foot. Then I described it as “a well-priced time…

Dare We Say the Dulaney House, Elizabeth Boulevard’s Crown Jewel, Is a Bargain?

By Eric Prokesh / October 3, 2025 /

Even on a street with several impressive Jazz Age palaces on the National Register, Elizabeth Boulevard’s crown jewel in Fort Worth is a stunning standout. My very first post for this site, 10 years ago, covered one of these abodes, so returning to home base seems an apposite way to celebrate the anniversary. Built in…