John Staab

Ozark Cabin? No, It’s a Fort Worth Fairmount Surprise

By Joy Donovan / March 21, 2025 /

Fairmount is a popular Fort Worth neighborhood where lots of home buyers scour to find a special house. Well, here’s one that stands out among blocks of bungalows and charming two stories. It’s a unique abode with a rustic facade in this historic neighborhood. Take one look at the house listed for $549,500 at 2249…

The Ever Enduring Charm of Quaint Clover Lane

By Eric Prokesh / April 5, 2024 /

This is the third time I’ve paid a visit to Clover Lane since I began writing for CandysDirt.com and each time I have been struck by the ever-enduring appeal of this quiet little street. Along with Clarke Avenue, its perpendicular appendage, it practically constitutes a separate neighborhood in Fort Worth’s Westside. As I’ve mentioned before,…

Ryan Place Rehab Reflects Red-Hot Market For Picture-Perfect Remodels

By Eric Prokesh / April 15, 2022 /

Sometimes you can get a read on the state of the real estate market by walking the dog in your own neighborhood. This really is two stories in one; It’s the story of a red hot market with a low inventory of listings and the story of a near-perfect redo in an upward trending Near…

An Arlington Heights Domicile That is Steeped in Local Lore

By Eric Prokesh / February 25, 2022 /

Sometimes big legends come in relatively small packages. Tarrant County Appraisal District has 5221 Collinwood recorded as built in 1921, and yet according to legend, it may be much older. I spoke with John Staab, whose company has listed the property twice in less than one year. I’ve covered several of John’s listings beginning in…

And The Winner is … a Sweet North Hi Mount Cottage

By Eric Prokesh / July 23, 2021 /

My frequent grousing about the difficulty of finding interesting properties to write about may have become a bit wearing for some readers, but in this tight market, it’s becoming an occupational hazard. As coincidence would have it, this week’s Fort Worth Friday is another stand out listing from Motive Real Estate Group’s John Staab whose…