Fort Worth Historic District

A Boutique Agency with a Grand Global Motive

By Eric Prokesh / June 9, 2017 /

We’ve covered the scant stock of market-entry housing in Fairmount, so when we find a completely renovated, move-in ready, two-bedroom, two-bath charmer at $275,000 on a popular street, it’s, well, news. Add into the mix that the newly minted firm Motive Real Estate Group is as newsworthy as the property they are brokering. More on that later. The nearly 100-year-old…

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Farming Hemphill Heights or Finding the Next Fairmount

By Eric Prokesh / May 12, 2017 /

Over lunch last week, I discussed my recent post on the premium price of housing stock in Fairmount with Karly Johnston — yes, that Karly Johnston, named by Fort Worth Magazine as one of Fort Worth’s most beautiful women, creator of one of the most followed lifestyle/real estate websites in the city, Selling the Fort, and savvy real estate professional.…

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Is the Fairmount Phenomenon Driving up Prices? A Look at South Adams Street

By Eric Prokesh / April 7, 2017 /

We haven’t looked in on historic Fairmount for some time. Only a block or so from my Ryan Place home, the vibe and demographic is oh so different. And the Fairmount phenomenon, as I have dubbed it, continues to intrigue.  Is Fairmount becoming a victim of its somewhat unforeseen success? Solid city investment, the re-blooming of Magnolia Street,…

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Updated Windsor Place Listing Under Contract Just One Day on The Market

By Eric Prokesh / March 3, 2017 /

It’s rare when a two story on a desirable Berkley Place street comes up for sale, so when I saw a sign in front of  2224 Windsor Place, I felt compelled to write about it. Well, on the market last week under contract this week — priced at $630,000, it sits at a market-moving sweet spot. It doesn’t…

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Brent Hull’s 2300 Willing is Prime Time Ready

By Eric Prokesh / November 18, 2016 /

Remember this beauty at 2300 Willing Avenue? What a difference a few months make. Brent Hull, owner of an architectural millwork firm and Boston-trained expert in historic restoration, has worked his magic and brought back to life the nearly 100-year-old residence in historic Ryan Place. That effort is now the subject of a popular weekly program…

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