West Fort Worth

Mature Trees and West Side Location Define Ridglea Midcentury Gem

By Joanna England / June 28, 2019 /
Calmont Avenue

An enclave of Fort Worth known for its safety and friendliness, Ridgelea Hills has become more and more attractive to buyers looking for mature trees and stellar family homes. This sweet midcentury ranch is the perfect intersection of these two desires, as the home not only retains much of its traditional ranch charm, but has…

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Can You Afford an Apartment? Dallas Rent Growth Slows, But Values Still Exist in the Suburbs

By Joanna England / December 22, 2016 /

There’s a serious shortage of affordable rentals in Dallas, but some data shows that prices are dropping. That’s good news considering that wages, when compared to housing costs, are creating a gap in affordability that is causing a whole swath of renters to become “cost burdened.” “Dallas, specifically, ranks No. 47 when it comes to…

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Fort Worth Friday: Nothing is Quite as Charming as This Dilbeck in Crestwood

By Joanna England / July 24, 2015 /

  As the saying goes, “If you have to ask, you can’t afford it.” That’s how I felt when I contacted Susanna Gorski, the Williams Trew Realtor who is marketing this incredible Dilbeck. I figured, considering the sought-after location and how beautifully preserved this historic property is, I was about to get sticker shock. But…

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Soft Contemporary in Westover Hills Has Glam Interiors For Flawless Soirees

By Joanna England / June 8, 2015 /

As far as amenities go, golf courses are on the way out in favor of low-maintenance, family-oriented splash pads and hike and bike trails. But for this lover of the links, there’s nothing quite like having a view of a lush, well-manicured fairway. For that reason, this 1970s soft contemporary in the beautiful Tarrant County…

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Tell Me Your Real Estate Story: Jane McGarry’s Building a Dream Home in West Fort Worth

By Joanna England / October 10, 2014 /

“I just closed on a West Fort Worth lot a couple of weeks ago,” said North Texas TV legend Jane McGarry, who now blogs at realjane.net. “I am drawing up floorplans for the new house right now and I hope to build a smaller, less expensive, low-maintenance version of my Westover Hills home I sold…

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