Fort Worth

Permitting Purgatory: Why is Dallas Development Slow to Catch Up With Competing Cities?

By Jon Hubach / July 20, 2021 /

“This is unbelievable!”  “How is this behavior allowed?”  “Someone needs to report this!” Recently, my texts and LinkedIn mentions have been inundated with these and similar comments.  When you spend time on both the public and private side of development, folks tend to reach out and let you know their frustrations.  Being a new contributor,…

Duwe Olsen Group Changes Direction to Compass, Berkes Joins Forces With Karr Kostohryz Team

By Seth Fowler / July 20, 2021 /

In the world of real estate, it’s not just buyers or sellers that move around. From time to time, Realtors will decide to make a change to energize their business or increase their brand. Here at CandysDirt.com, we call these moves “Agent Migrations.” Recently, two announcements have been made in Fort Worth regarding prominent Realtors…

Four North Texas Cities Crack Top 100 in WalletHub’s First-Time Homebuyer Study

By Tommy Cummings / July 14, 2021 /

For Frisco, the residential real estate news is always rosy. It’s always atop the rankings in some study about livability. This week, a new study determined the Collin County city is an attractive option for first-time homebuyers.

Ridglea Hills Ranch Has an Unmistakable Midcentury Vibe

By Joanna England / July 2, 2021 /

Ridglea Hills is full of ranches, many of which are so exceptionally well-maintained that it would be a crime to renovate them. However, this 1952-built Midcentury Modern in the Fort Worth enclave has some really fantastic updates that don’t take away the details that make this home fun! The best thing about this home is…

Study Takes Deep Dive Into Dallas/Fort Worth Apartment Sizes

By Tommy Cummings / June 23, 2021 /

The data crunchers at RENTCafé dove a little deeper into apartment size issues in a recent study, confirming that apartments under construction in Dallas and Fort Worth are getting smaller while new-build apartments in the suburbs are getting larger.