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Icemageddon Takeaways and Tips for the Next Winter Blast

By Brenda Masse | January 31, 2026 |

Now that the winter storm has passed and the kids are (finally) back to school … (seriously, I live in Allen, and my kids went back on FRIDAY) … temperatures are headed back to a range that Texans can live with, and all that funny white stuff is melting away, we can all take a…

You Don’t Have to Be Daredevil Climber Alex Honnold to Live on Top of the World

By Daniel Lalley | January 30, 2026 |

If you were one of the millions holding their breath as Alex Honnold ascended Taipei 101 last weekend, you probably remember a few things. Beyond the sweaty palms, racing pulses, and can’t look away moments, the views made for must-see TV. As the world’s most iconic climber ascended 101 stories above Taiwan’s capital, we were…

Is Health the Next New Amenity? The NRP Group Delivers New ‘Healthy Housing’ in Fort Worth

By Charles Grand | January 30, 2026 |

Amenities are an important draw in the multifamily market, and we might start seeing more builders tout this new kind of resident draw, following the opening of a fresh development by The NRP Group in Fort Worth. Thrive on Crawford is a new mixed-income development comprising 67 units just northeast of John Peter Smith Hospital.…

Green Thumbs, This Fort Worth Oakhurst Home Is For You

By Joy Donovan | January 30, 2026 |

Anyone whose green thumb has a competitive itch to win yard of the month, here’s a house for you. The red brick house, located at 1415 Bluebonnet Dr. in Fort Worth, with the black and white trim, will give gardeners a head start. The 2,048-square-foot house, built in 1941, sits on an yard that is…

Dallas Real Estate Insights From Susan Baldwin, One of Dallas’ Most Trusted Luxury Realtors

By CandysDirt | January 29, 2026 |

Susan Baldwin, one of the most trusted names in luxury real estate in Dallas and recently ranked #1 individual producer and #8 in Texas by Real Trends, shares what she’s seeing in the luxury real estate market for 2026. These answers are designed for discerning buyers, sellers, and investors who demand real insight, strategy, and…

Homebuyers Getting Cold Feet, Pending Sales Fall Through at Record Rates

By Charles Grand | January 29, 2026 |

A record percentage of pending home sales fell through last month in what could either be a bad signal for the housing market or just discerning buyers flexing their renewed clout. Researchers at the listing website Redfin dug into December’s pending-sale data, and they found that more than 40,000 home purchase agreements were canceled last…