Fort Worth

Apartment Completions Are Booming, But So Are Rents

By Bethany Erickson / March 30, 2018 /

There may be a lot of apartments being built in Texas, but that’s not necessarily translating to more affordable rents, one economist said at a recent conference on affordable housing held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Greg Willett, chief economist at RealPage, told the group assembled that the same affordable housing issues that…

DIY Out West: Walsh Launches Open-to-the-Public Makerspace

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 28, 2018 /

From Staff Reports Walsh is now home to Fort Worth’s newest makerspace. The Walsh Makerspace, located in the heart of the growing 7,200-acre neighborhood in west Fort Worth, is the first of its kind to be built from the ground up around a new development, and is available to residents and the public.

Outdoor Living Oasis on Ranier Court

By Seth Fowler / March 6, 2018 /

It’s March and that means we get to enjoy outdoor living! Hopefully no more soggy afternoons or need for winter coats.  These next few months are what make North Texas a fantastic place to live. Trees start turning green.  Grass and weeds start growing.  Swimming pools get warmer and you can almost smell the burgers…

Flip or Flop Fort Worth: Appearances Are Deceiving in Benbrook Flip

By Bethany Erickson / December 15, 2017 /

This week’s Flip or Flop Fort Worth proves that a house can appear to be in great shape, only to find that something pricey lurks behind a wall or under the floor. But before we start our recap of FOFFW, we have some reader mail to answer.

Ho-Ho-Hold This Map: Check Out Some Holiday Lights This Weekend

By Bethany Erickson / December 9, 2017 /

As Christmas approaches, so do the holiday parties — and chances are, there are some great neighborhood light displays to check out on your way to that ugly sweater party or that company dinner. But how do you know for sure? Thanks to  Christine McKenny of Allie Beth Allman & Associates, and CandysDirt.com, you can check out…