Modern Homes

Meet The Modern That Was Modern Before “Modern”

By Nikki Barringer / March 26, 2021 /

As far as unique properties go, it doesn’t get any more extra than this. It’s a streamlined modern in Fort Worth. There’s so much to say, we’re just going to get to popping.  If you’re not familiar with this area, it’s by their brick wall – Camp Bowie – and it’s pretty sought after. It’s near…

If You Thought This MCM Was Stunning, Look at the Backyard

By Nikki Barringer / March 6, 2021 /

I’d never even heard of Lyre Lane before writing this, but now I want to live there. Look at this little stunner. And by little, I mean “of substantial size.” It’s 2,728 square feet with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. But the story here isn’t the address or the size…it’s the fact it’s a stunning…

The Fine Art of Optimizing Home Value

By Elaine Raffel / July 26, 2020 /

How important is the artwork when it comes to selling a house? Just ask Briggs Freeman Realtor Janelle Alcantera. Her ultra-modern Paul Merrill-designed listing sold immediately after she replaced the home’s staged art with original abstracts by local artist Julie Shunick Brown.

Sustainability Update: Why Going Green is Smarter Than Ever

By Elaine Raffel / April 22, 2020 /

For New Leaf Custom Home founder Scott Powell, inspiration comes from clients wanting to know more about sustainability.

Midway Hollow Modern on Corner Lot Has Plenty of Perfect Details

By Bethany Erickson / July 7, 2019 /

When Brian Karr of Holz & Stein Custom Homes first started his latest build to hit the market in Midway Hollow, I lived just down the street.  So when I had the chance to walk the previous home with him, and then look at the plans for his new build, I took him up on…