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Activists, New Streets, And Disappearing Walls Are Part of Fort Worth’s Historic Black Neighborhoods

By Joy Donovan | February 27, 2023 |

Fiery activists, concrete streets, and torn-down walls all are a part of Fort Worth’s history. The Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society presented a lecture highlighting historically Black neighborhoods such as Como, Garden of Eden, Stop Six, Riverside/Rock Island Bottom, and Terrell Heights. The pioneers of those neighborhoods helped shape their surroundings and Fort…

Discover Scandinavian Modern Design in This Iconic Lake Lewisville Home

By Shelby Skrhak | February 26, 2023 |

Hygge is the Danish word for comfort. Lagom is the Scandinavian word for balance. We need a new word to describe this Scandinavian modern home that’s warm yet uber dramatic. Raul Ruiz of Allie Beth Allman and Associates has this stunning 4,140-square-foot home with three bedrooms and three baths listed for $1.348 million. It’s located…

You Should Ditch Your Cheap ‘Fast Furniture’ By This Age, Poll Says

By Elaine Raffel | February 26, 2023 |

Is there an age when people should stop buying fast furniture? A recent survey says yes. The magic number for ditching the cheap stuff is 28, according to a poll of 2,000 general population Americans.

Suburb Sunday: It Doesn’t Get More Up-and-Coming Than The Colony

By Daniel Lalley | February 26, 2023 |

On the northwest tip of DFW, The Colony sits as an ode to expansion. What was once little more than wide open plains and lakeshore vistas is now home to some of our region’s top attractions. With the launch of Grandscape and a whole district of distinct retail, dining, entertainment venues, and even a Truck…

This Jason Castro Remodel in Richardson Really Sets The Standard

By Nikki Barringer | February 25, 2023 |

Coldwell Banker’s Jason Castro calls Canyon Creek the Lakewood of Richardson. It’s a gorgeous neighborhood with gentle slopes, large lots, million-dollar homes, a highly sought-after elementary school, and the easiest access to Central Expressway and George Bush. It’s also the location of one of his latest projects, 2200 Custer Parkway. Castro said his family recently…

Educating and Guiding Buyers Through Home Buying Is What Monica Otis Does Best

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | February 25, 2023 |

by Rick Mauch CandysDirt.com Contributor Ebby Halliday Realtor Monica Otis says the most important role a real estate agent plays is that of educator. Helping buyers make one of the biggest decisions they will ever make — buying the American Dream — is part of her calling. “I’m the kind of gal who will explain…