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Spring Into These Open Houses of the Week: April is a Great Time to Buy A New Home

By Joy Donovan / April 13, 2023 /

Buying a house in spring is a great idea. And with this selection of CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week, you might just find Paradise. The days are getting longer so there’s more time to view the house in the bright light of day. There also are more housing options in the spring, according to…

Len Roberts’ Fort Worth Party Mansion is Like Gatsby, Only Without The Mystery

By Joy Donovan / April 7, 2023 /

Turning a corner and finding a party was once common at Len Roberts’ West Fort Worth home. But Roberts, the retired CEO of Fort Worth-based RadioShack, has turned a corner and is moving on as he puts his party palace up for auction. The approximately 11,790-square-foot mansion he and his wife, Laurie, built just west…

Fort Worth Spanish Eclectic Beats a Toaster as a Wedding Gift Any Day

By Joy Donovan / March 31, 2023 /

Some people get a toaster for a wedding gift. If you’re lucky, maybe you get the entire bedding set you registered for at the local department store. But a house? Now that’s a great wedding present. As the tale is told and retold, the Fort Worth Spanish Eclectic at 2640 Forest Park Blvd. was a…

Forget Packing Your Swimsuit, Skip The Dude Ranch, And Enjoy Spring Break at Home

By Joy Donovan / March 16, 2023 /

Spring break! Ready for some fun in the sun and pool parties? Riding horseback in the country? A round of golf followed by libations on the 19th hole? Of course, you are. But wait … airline cancellations and noisy crowds can find you rethinking the madness. Time to start thinking about spring break 2024 or…

You’ll Find Families and Neighborhood Fun at Harmon Ranch in North Fort Worth

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 4, 2023 /

While Harmon Ranch in North Fort Worth hosts a variety of community activities throughout the year, long-time resident Nicole Kosowick says there’s one event that the neighborhood practically shuts down for.