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5 Romantic North Texas Castles and Estates to Enact Your Own Version of ‘Bridgerton’

By Brenda Masse | February 13, 2026 |

Dearest Gentle Reader, If you, like me, tingle with anticipation for each new season and episode of Netflix’s steamy romantic comedy, Bridgerton, you may be equally thrilled by the enchanting scenic design of the show. Keeping tabs on the exciting and luxurious goings on of the real estate of the ton as we do, you…

Dallas Luxury Home Market Primed For 2026, Says Top Agent

By CandysDirt | February 12, 2026 |

With the No. 1 public sale under his belt, top Dallas luxury real estate agent Alex Perry reports a growing surge in confidence in the luxury market from local buyers for 2026. Alex Perry, Dallas’ top luxury real estate agent who had the highest public sale in 2025, says there’s a growing surge in confidence…

Fintech Platform to Debut With Rent Rewards, Mortgage Rate Buydowns

By Charles Grand | February 12, 2026 |

In what could certainly be described as a sign of our times, a Dallas-based startup is launching a new crypto-fueled fintech platform with a digital rewards program that can be leveraged to secure a lower mortgage rate. This might sound like the brainchild of some tech investor out of California, but it’s actually the latest…

All In, Allegedly: A Kessler Park Tudor With Pitmaster Lore

By Karen Eubank | February 12, 2026 |

“Hey, Honey, I lost another house in a poker game.” Imagine hearing that as your husband walks in the door. This Kessler Park Tudor, built in 1935, is rumored to have been owned by legendary barbecue king William Jennings “Red” Bryan, founder of Red Bryan’s Smokehouse in 1930 and father of Sonny Bryan. Stories suggest…

Move-in Ready With a Modest Price? Yes, Please, Near Dallas Medical District

By Brenda Masse | February 11, 2026 |

There’s something to be said for a home that is just easy — easy to move in, easy to get to, easy to walk to, easy to entertain, even easy to resell. A home that easy may be hard to come by, but that’s what we’ve found for this week’s Highlight Home of the Week,…

How Fort Worth’s Community Land Trust Is Expanding Affordable Homeownership

By Joy Donovan | February 11, 2026 |

The North Texas population continues its unprecedented boom, adding 234,125 new residents last year. In 2024, Fort Worth topped one million residents, making Cowtown the 11th largest city in the U.S. The entire North Texas region’s population now numbers 8,718,500, an increase of more than 886,000 since the 2020 Census, according to calculations from the…