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Realtor Valarie Kerby Can’t Wait to Unveil ‘Tiny’ Butterflies in New Downtown McKinney Project

By Joy Donovan | August 22, 2023 |

When Realtor and long-time McKinney resident Valarie Kerby heard about a new public art project coming to Historic Downtown McKinney, she was interested. When the request came to participate in the city’s upcoming Tiny Doors of McKinney installation, she was ecstatic. “Are you kidding? Of course,” she said recently, remembering the time last spring when…

Facebook Marketing For Realtors: Scams, Tips, And Tools For Success

By Brenda Masse | August 22, 2023 |

Social media is a powerful tool businesses use for marketing, and the real estate industry is no different. Whether you run a small group or are part of an international brokerage, marketing yourself as an agent is crucial. Facebook marketing for Realtors is just one of the platforms to consider, but it’s an important one…

Arlington Native Gena Godinez Tapped to Lead Dallas Builders Association

By April Towery | August 22, 2023 |

Gena Godinez doubled the membership of the West Texas Home Builders Association during her 18 years in Lubbock, but she couldn’t get to Dallas fast enough.  Godinez took over last week as executive officer of the Dallas Builders Association, succeeding Phil Crone, who left in July to serve as vice president of Leading Builders of…

This Townhome in The River District is a Rare Opportunity

By Seth Fowler | August 22, 2023 |

Tarrant County Tuesday has covered the Fort Worth River District since the beginning. We have highlighted The Grove, Edgewater, Rivercrest Bluffs, and the gated River Heights neighborhoods as they were breaking ground. To say we are big fans of the River District would be an understatement. Nearly 10 years ago, the River District — located…

By The Time You Read This, Another Landmarked Historic Highland Park Home Will Bite The Dust

By Karen Eubank | August 21, 2023 |

The phone calls and texts started coming fast this weekend. Highland Park neighbors on Fairfax Ave. were angry and sad that another one of the homes that define the character of the Park Cities has a bulldozer parked out in front. The word on the street is that the landmarked home at 4415 Fairfax will…

Disabled South Edgefield Resident’s Plight Shows How Shady Investors Are Harassing Homeowners

By April Towery | August 21, 2023 |

A disabled South Edgefield resident whose parents died recently has a title and a will deeding their homes to him but fights a daily battle with real estate investors who want to buy the properties for less than market value.  Sometimes they claim that Durwood “Woody” Brodie Jr.’s homes were signed over to them by…