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Saving Energy Means Sweet Dreams, Not Nightmares on Byers Avenue

By Seth Fowler / October 23, 2018 /

What gives you nightmares? I’m not referring to the nightmares you had as an 11-year-old from watching The Shining at Jason Gorden’s birthday party in 1985. I’m talking about real nightmares … the ones related to your home! For many Texan homeowners, a nightmare can be in high energy bills, the cost of replacing a…

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Signs Point to Compass For Fort Worth Super Agent John Zimmerman

By Seth Fowler / October 3, 2018 /

As we previously reported, Fort Worth-based real estate super agent John Zimmerman has become the first and newest member of the Fort Worth office of Compass, an upstart technology and real estate company. Tabbing Zimmerman as agent No. 1 on the Fort Worth roster hardly comes as a surprise. “I’m having my most successful year,” explained Zimmerman…

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Cottage in Cowtown Creates New Terminology

By Seth Fowler / September 18, 2018 /

I have created a new term in the housing world: “single-family detached condominium-cottage.”  Rumor around is that it will be featured in the 2019 edition of Webster’s Dictionary (other words also included will be “Real Estate Sherpa” and “Bow Tie Realtor”). Let’s unpack this new buzzword that’s sweeping the nation, and see how it explains…

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Painted Brick Homes – Yay or Nay?

By Seth Fowler / September 11, 2018 /

About 10 years ago I was in a sales training class in Florida with new home sales professional from across the country.  We were talking about overcoming objections that prospective buyers would throw at us.  I brought up the question of painted brick. Most of the stares and questioning glances I got were from those…

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The Perfect Fort Worth Home For Works of Art

By Seth Fowler / August 21, 2018 /

Have you noticed that it’s hard to display fantastic pieces of art in a home? My parents struggled with this from time to time and I remember how challenging it was to not only hang art or display it correctly, but to make it all flow together with other pieces. Some homes just aren’t good…

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