Preston Hollow in Dallas County
January 22, 2010 by richard
Filed under Dallas County
Preston Hollow is a well-established and prestigious municipality located in North Dallas. Home to celebrities and leaders of industry –George Bush was a resident of Preston Hollow prior to his election to the Governorship of Texas – this elite district boasts some of the most expensive estates in the country. An oasis of quiet, woodsy [...]
Fort Worth Texas Real Estate
June 28, 2008 by richard
Filed under Tarrant County
When you think about cowboy country, Fort Worth comes to mind immediately. Known as the “city where the west begins,” Fort Worth is home to the famous Stockyards as well as many other truly western traditions. In recent years, Fort Worth has grown in popularity as a great place to live and work, and is [...]
Weatherford’s Comanche Heritage
June 12, 2008 by richard
Filed under Tarrant County
Weatherford is the county seat of Parker County, Texas. Weatherford real estate sits squarely within a territory steeped in Comanche history. The county was founded and named for pioneer Isaac Parker, the uncle of a woman who became one of the most important people in the history of the Comanche tribe. As a young girl, [...]
Fort Worth Texas Real Estate
April 10, 2008 by richard
Filed under Tarrant County
As the revitalization of West Seventh Street rolls along, developers have begun to set their sights on redeveloping the east and southeast portions of Fort Worth. Development in these areas, specifically the Evans-Rosedale and Sierra Vista communities, has been non-existent in recent years. Crime that once plagued the area has dissipated, and opportunities can be [...]
Fort Worth Real Estate
April 7, 2008 by richard
Filed under Tarrant County
Fort Worth is a city that believes in planning ahead, and they have had a growth plan in place for over a century. As time passes, the plan is updated to meet the needs of the city, and now they enter their newest phase – a five year plan with some very specific goals in [...]
Famous North Texas Wineries
April 7, 2008 by richard
Filed under Uncategorized
The community of Grapevine is steeped in history, including the site where the famous villains known as Bonnie and Clyde killed two Texas highway patrol officers in 1934. The town, originally settled in the 1840’s and 1850’s, had been named after the Wild Mustang grapes that were abundant in the area during that time. Over [...]
Fort Worth Developer Goes Green
March 27, 2008 by richard
Filed under Tarrant County
Fort Worth Real Estate is getting more environmentally friendly thanks to Dallas-based developer Cawley Wilcox. They have broken ground on an office building in west Fort Worth that incorporates a number of earth-friendly features. The Wilcox Plaza at Green Oaks is set to open in 2009, and has earned ratings as the area’s most energy [...]
Arlington Real Estate Expected to Remain Strong
March 26, 2008 by richard
Filed under Uncategorized
Strong job growth in the Fort Worth – Arlington area and the ongoing affordability of homes in the area is expected to keep Arlington real estate strong, according to a report released by PMI. PMI is an insurer of mortgage lenders. As the economy slows, the Fort Worth – Arlington area is expected to have [...]
Cleanup Day Set to Beautify Arlington Neighborhoods
March 24, 2008 by richard
Filed under Uncategorized
For one day in April, Arlington residents have the opportunity to clean up their neighborhoods and get rid of unwanted rubbish at no charge. As a means of maintaining your Arlington real estate, anyone with proof of residency can dump unwanted waste at one of three locations. The event will be held on Saturday April [...]
New Trail Provides Open Space in Downtown Arlington
March 20, 2008 by richard
Filed under Uncategorized
As part of the revitalization plan for downtown Arlington, Phase I of the new Center Street Pedestrian Trail is underway. This two-mile trail will help beautify the downtown area, helping to raise the appeal and value of downtown Arlington real estate. Trail Makes Arlington Pedestrian Friendly The new trail system will be completed in two [...]