Ahhh...  A new month, a new year... and a whole lot of fun stuff to get into around Ft. Worth!  Likely the biggest thing happening is the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo!  It's the kick-off event each year for the city & certainly something no one should miss!  So, to include the Stock Show, here's a list of other fun things happening around town this month! January 5th - Mommy & Me Playtime TuesdayJanuary 7th - Luke Wade at Scat Jazz LoungeJanuary 7th - 3rd Coast Tribal Dance Festival 2016January 9th - Log Cabin Village - Dutch Oven CookingStar Wars the Force Awakens at the Ft Worth Museum of Science & HistoryJanuary 11th - 17th - 360 West Magazine Winter Restaurant WeekThrough January 18th - Panther Island Ice  January 13th - Motown the Musical at Bass Performance HallJanuary 15th - F... 01/05/2016

  My friends Jane & Bruce Tischler are the greatest friends in the world! Last night, 12/21/15, I was treated to the Greatest Generation Aircraft Christmas Light Night Flight I could possibly imagine with Jane! We flew in a vintage WWII C-47, T9, 41-6315 built in 1942 over beautiful downtown Fort Worth. This was an experience of a lifetime. It was a magic ride! Soaring up in the air. The plane was filled with history and soldiers memories of Christmas past. Our cameras were poking through the gunner holes and the city lights were electrifying! We were flying high soaring after sunset!!! Getting ready for take-off was exciting. You could hear the loud and powerful roar of the engines unlike any carrier today. We were in the first seats behind the cockpit where the pilots were preparing f... 12/22/2015

Still looking for that perfect gift for a special someone for this holiday season?  Maybe you have some birthdays coming up that are to be celebrated & need gifts?  There are so many locally owned stores in Fort Worth that it makes shopping local too easy!  If you're still stumped, here's a quick list of some locally owned shops that might be worth popping in to! KidsThe Happy LarkToy WorksStella's LadiesHale HouseCoyote Urban BoutiqueBarse JewelryStella's MenBig Dave's Cigar EmporiumM.L. Leddy'sKnife AlleyFt. Worth Gun Emporium Gift Shops & MoreKay's HallmarkRetro CowboyWrareDanette's Urban OasisHutson Studio 12/20/2015

The Legacy Group is happy to announce a new mobile app that allows HOME BUYERS to search for real, up to the minute, live MLS listings. The app is called “Home Scouting” and is a FREE home finding service provided directly to consumers by Home BuyersMARKETING II, Inc, a licensed brokerage services company. Whether you’re ready to buy a home or just browsing, you’ll want to take advantage of the free Home Scouting app. This convenient app makes finding yourDREAM HOME fast and easy. Home Scouting provides you with 100% of the ACTIVE MLS listings, unlike some other public home search websites and apps. You receive the most accurate information AVAILABLE and with Home Scouting you can:  View every MLS listing·       Schedule a home showing  View sold home information  See detailed school di... 12/14/2015

There's soon to be a new neighborhood just west of town & it looks to be a beautiful one - Morningstar! Fort Worth developers Tim Fleet and Kim Gill have already begun utility work, paving is set to begin in December and construction is planned to begin in March 2016.You can expect such amenities such as hiking and bike trails along Mary's Creek, a lakeside amphitheater and a resort-style swimming pool. There will also be 4 lakes with waterfalls within the 737 acre development.Morningstar is located just North of Interstate 20 on FM 3325 making quick access to the highway to head further West to Weatherford or back East to enjoy Fort Worth.Utilities such as Atmos Gas, AT&T's Fiber Network & City of Fort Worth's Water & Sewer will be offered. Homes will range in square foot from 1,800 to... 12/14/2015

 That's right! You are the CEO of your home sale! Yes, it's true the Real Estate Professional has access to all things real estate and is an essential part of the transaction but, the real power lies within your hands. You have the ultimate decision on the pricing, showing & negotiation. Treat your home sale like any other major business deal - with excellence and professionalism. Work with your Real Estate Professional to develop a strong relationship that reaps you the biggest rewards and profits! Strengthen, inspire, be easy to work with, and be as flexible as possible in order to move your home sale along efficiently. Don't be offended by negative feedback - be open to it! If you really do want to sell your house, be open to ways you can improve the look and feel of the environment ... 12/09/2015

 More and more technology is becoming a part of our everyday lives. Some people choose to fight it, some choose to use what they need of it to get by and others embrace it. For those that embrace technology may be on the path to what is called a "Smart Home" where different gadgets & technologies are programmed to control things like lights around the house, the thermostat, your coffee maker, etc. We've put together a shopping guide for some cool gadgets for a Smart Home.  1. - Apple Home Kit - Use your iOS device to connect the products you use in your home so, you can privately & securely control them and make them work together.2. - Nest Thermostat - The Nest Learning Thermostat automatically adapts as your life and the seasons change. Just use it for a week and it programs itself.3.... 12/07/2015

 Reata Realty owner & broker Donnie Keller has written a book Moving Forward: 25 Essential Rules for Buying and Selling Real Estate Without Going Crazy. In the coming weeks we are going to work through the book & talk about each rule a little more! Today I want to talk about the book as a whole & give you an overview of what the book & future blog post will be about.Let's talk about your home. It is likely your biggest investment to date. Not just physically but, emotionally as well. Not only have you cared for it over the years by adding furnishings & updates, fixing things as they ran their course of time but, you also created a lot of memories in your home. Through the years you likely celebrated some birthdays in your home, holidays, hosted family & friends for gatherings. Maybe you... 12/03/2015

Park Glen Homes for Sale in Fort Worth, TXSearch current inventory of Park Glen Homes for Sale in Fort Worth, TXListing DetailsPark Glen Homes for Sale in Fort Worth, TX4900 Parkside Way Fort Worth, TX 76137Price: $197,000MLS number: 13203423Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2.5Square Footage: 1970 Call John Hrisco & Associates at 817-725-0157 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. You Will Love the Open and Spaciousness of the Lovely Park Glen Home for Sale in Fort Worth, TXWelcome Home.  That is the feeling you will get when you first step into this lovely open and spacious Park Glen Home for Sale in the Park Glen Addition.  This Gorgeous home has many custom upgrades which include decorator paint, upgraded light fixtures, porcelain tile, an updated master bath, guest b... 12/02/2015

Buying Your Fort Worth Home Without A Realtor Could Cost You More Like some buyers, you may be shopping for a home to buy without using a Realtor.  An agent of your own, working for you.  Maybe you don’t trust agents, you want to shop on your own time at your own pace without an agent pressuring you to buy something you won’t be happy with. They’re just salespeople, right? Wrong!  A salesperson owes you service, but not loyalty.  While a Realtor owes loyalty to whomever they’re contracted to serve. In most cases that’s the seller. See this is my point.  Buying Your Fort Worth Home Without A Realtor Could Cost You More Money!  Once you contact the listing agent about a property, go view that property, and decide to buy it, don’t expect the listing agent to represent your best interests. ... 11/19/2015

Pre-Approval Process is the 1st Step In Home Ownership Mortgage rates are still low in Fort Worth, Texas! I've definitely seen an increase in SOLD homes around the DFW area. We continue to have motivated sellers, & good deals to be had, in spite of us being in a traditional “slow down season” for sellers. Borrowers need to be “Pre-Approved” by lenders in order to compete with local and out of town potential buyers. Before you begin your search for a new home talk with a lender. Contact me for a few names of qualified lenders in Fort Worth.Being Pre-Qualified and more importantly Pre-Approved, before writing that offer will AVOID many headaches, heartaches and disappointments during your home buying process. 11/19/2015

Applied Learning Academy Information & Homes for Sale Near Applied Learning Academy in Fort Worth TXFind homes for sale near Applied Learning Academy in Fort Worth TX. Our For Sale property information is a direct feed from the Houston MLS and is updated multiple times per day. School InformationApplied Learning Academy is part of the Fort Worth Independent School District that serves around 325 students in grades 6-8. It is ranked better than 75.4% of middle schools in Texas and also ranked 2nd among 22 ranked middle schools in the Fort Worth ISD. The student/teacher ratio at Applied Learning Academy is 14.6 which is the 13th best among 22 middle schools in the Fort Worth ISD. In September 2000, the school moved to its current location in the historic Neiman-Marcus building on Camp Bow... 11/16/2015

Are you considering buying a home in Parker County, Texas?   A  property as a second home or investment?  Acreage for horses?  Maybe a waterfront home?                                   Interest rates have dropped again. I want to share some tips to help you get the best second mortgage rate available. Perhaps you are looking for a small cottage or cabin on a wooded lot where you can escape for the weekend.   Maybe you want to have another home closer to family. Some of  you want to purchase a second home to use as an investment and earn a steady passive income from this investment.  Purchasing a property to fix and resale for extra cash?  Whatever the reason, a second piece of real estate can be a fantastic avenue for business or pleasure. However, sometimes getting a mortgage on your ... 11/02/2015

Homes for Sale in Tiara Ranch Subdivision Fort Worth, TXFort Worth was the fastest-growing large city in the United States from 2000 to 2006 and was voted one of "America's Most Livable Communities. Fort Worth has, in recent years, begun promoting itself as the "City of Cowboys and Culture". For those interested in moving here, one of great benefits of living in Tiara Ranch Subdivision will attend the highly recommended Aledo ISD. There’s no better location than this, minutes from upscale shopping, dining and medical facilities, an easy downtown commute. With Homes for Sale in Tiara Ranch Subdivision Fort Worth, TX.Google Map We would love to be your real estate agent if you are moving to the Tarrant/Parker County area.  Extensive knowledge of the real estate market is your edge in find... 10/22/2015

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Why are home buyers drawn to North Fort Worth's Heritage Neighborhood? Well, it stands out from other Alliance and North Fort Worth neighborhoods for two reasons. First of all Heritage offers a wide range of home styles, sizes and price ranges. Homes for sale in Heritage can be found from the very affordable low $200,000's to triple that and more.Residential lot sizes in Heritage range from about .14 acres all the way to around one half acre. Many of the neighborhood villages that make up The Heritage neighborhood offer homes with brick and stone exteriors, while others offer a more "cottage look". So there's a home in the neighborhood to fit every home buyers' size, style and budget range.Next, Heritage is well known among home buyers for the incredible amenities the neighborhood offer... 10/12/2015

Beautiful home just built in 2015. Featuring tiled entry way, neutral colors, plant ledges, and vaulted ceilings. Great kitchen with ceramic tile, plenty of gorgeous cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, decorative tiled back splash, and granite counter tops. A wonderful open easy flow floor plan with plenty of natural light throughout!Click here for Virtual Tour 09/16/2015

Fort Worth's Oktoberfest is coming to Panther Island 2015, I was wondering Why Oktoberfest was in september , Little did I know the tradition is to start in Sept and end the first weekend of October . Join us Thursday, September 24th through Saturday, September 26th at Panther Island Pavilion for an authentic German celebration with just the right amount of Texas thrown in to make it our own. You’ll find authentic German food, music, dancing, games, biergartens, dachshund races, as well as Spaten and other Fall and Oktoberfest craft beers from around the country. ​​  Printable Shedule of Oktoberfest Events 09/15/2015

The Evolution Of Cool Living  Genesis Towers has dared to ask the age old question, is there a better way of building a home? In today's fast paced world the traditional living/lifestyle and needs of housing have changed. Living rooms, formal dining rooms, and the traditional home concept has become functionally obsolete. Genesis, believes in challenging the status quo, and are proud to introduce the Genesis Towers, in downtown Fort Worth Tx., the evolution in cool living. Through extensive research, utilizing the latest and most innovative materials and building technologies, Genesis has been able to develop a new revolutionary living/lifestyle concept that will shake traditional construction concepts to the core. Are you the type of person that likes to have complete control over your... 08/28/2015

Everyone loves Pizza and no one more than me. So I put together my favorite Pizza Joints here in Fort Worth. Check these out and if I didn't mention your favorite Pizza Place, send it to me and I'll try your favorite out.Taverna-Gorgonzola: 450 Throckmorton St 817-885-7502 tavernabylombardi.comMy favorite was the gorgonzola pizza toped with thin sliced pears which is no longer but the new updated version is just awesome. It's topped with pancetta, dark carmelized onions, sweet figs and big globs of dolce latte. Thin crust and wood fired! Check out the half price specials during happy hour. The Mellow Mushroom: 3455 Blue Bonnet Circle, 817-201-9677  mellow mushroom.comIf you want far out flavors this is the place to go. With big dense doughy, garlic infused crusts. My favorite is the Mau... 08/12/2015