Fort Worth

Fort Worth, the 17th-largest city in the United States and one of “America’s Most Livable Communities.” Today, Fort Worth, Texas is a thriving center of culture and commerce. Visitors are often surprised by everything Fort Worth has to offer: the Historic Stockyards, remarkable museums, a dazzling downtown area, Texas Motor Speedway, spectacular annual events and a lot more.

Fort Worth still celebrates its colorful Western heritage that is deeply rooted in strong Southern influences. Fort Worth’s legendary “Western heritage” was made possible by settlers from the Old South looking for a new start. Fort Worth can be called a “gateway” to a cultural region, sometimes referred to as the “Western South.”

There are plenty of educational opportunities, progressive private schools, and excellent public schools. There are many universities within commuting distance as well as Fort Worth’s beautiful TCU campus. The Cultural District offers 3 world-class museums-The Amon Carter, Kimbell, and The Museum of Science & History which includes the Noble Planetarium and Omni Theatre. There are open parks, lush botanical gardens, the new world-class Bass Performance Hall, as well as plenty of horseback riding, hiking and bike trails. For the boating, swimming, or sailing enthusiast, there are multitudes of public lakes just a few minutes from any point in the Metroplex.

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Downtown
Sundance Square – Fort Worth’s downtown has Sundance Square, named after the infamous Sundance Kid. Sundance Square is a 16 block entertainment center for the city. The Square has buildings with tall windows, as well as brick-paved streets and sidewalks, and landscaping that many consider to be very delightful. Many restaurants, nightclubs, boutiques, museums, live theatres, cineplex movie theaters, and art galleries are in the Square.
Fort Worth Water Gardens – A 4.3 acre/1.74 ha contemporary park, designed by architect Philip Johnson, that features three unique pools of water offering a calming and cooling oasis for downtown patrons. The gardens were used in the finale of the 1970s sci-fi film Logan’s Run. (In mid-2004 the Water Gardens had to be closed due to a drowning. It has reopened after preventive measures have been installed.)
Fort Worth Convention Center – Includes an 11,200 seat multi-purpose arena.
Bass Performance Hall – Bass Hall is the permanent home to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth Opera, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and Cliburn Concerts.

Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District
The stockyards offer a taste of the old west and the Chisholm Trail at the site of the historic cattle drives and rail access. The District is filled with restaurants, clubs, gift shops and attractions such as daily longhorn cattle drives through the streets, historic reenactments, the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and Billy Bob’s, the world’s largest country and western music venue.

Cultural district
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, founded in 1892, is the oldest art museum in Texas. Its permanent collection consists of some 2,600 works of post-war art. In 2002, the museum moved into a new home designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
The Kimbell Art Museum houses works from antiquity to the 20th century. Artists represented in its holdings include Caravaggio, Fra Angelico, Picasso, Matisse, Cézanne, El Greco, and Rembrandt. The museum’s home was designed by American architect Louis Kahn.
The Amon Carter Museum focuses on 19th and 20th century American artists. It houses an extensive collection of works by Western artists Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, as well as an impressive collection of 30,000 exhibition-quality photographs. It also includes works by Alexander Calder, Thomas Cole, Stuart Davis, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, Georgia O’Keeffe, John Singer Sargent, and Alfred Stieglitz. American architect Philip Johnson designed the museum’s home, including its expansion.
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the only museum in the world that is solely dedicated to honoring women of the American West who have demonstrated extraordinary courage and pioneer spirit in their trail blazing efforts.
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History – One of the largest Science and History Museums in the Southwest. It includes the Noble Planetarium and the Omni Theater.
Will Rogers Memorial Center – a multi-purpose entertainment complex and world-class equestrian center housed under 45 acres of roof spread over 85 acres in the heart of the Fort Worth Cultural District. Each year approximately 800,000 people attend the three week event known as the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show, formerly called the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.

Parks district
Fort Worth Zoo – Ranked one of the top 10 best zoos in the United States.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden – The oldest botanic garden in Texas, with 21 specialty gardens and over 2,500 species of plants.

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Benbrook

Nestled in the southwestern corner of Tarrant County, Benbrook is home to roughly 22,000 residents. The city sits at the intersection of Interstate 20, Interstate Loop 820, and Benbrook Boulevard (US-377), just minutes from Fort Worth.

Embracing the northern shoreline of Benbrook Lake, Benbrook affords outstanding recreational amenities, while only minutes away from area attractions such as Fort Worth’s cultural and historic districts. Leisure opportunities within and around Benbrook’s borders include boating, camping, fishing, golfing, horse and hiking trails, sailing, swimming and water skiing at Benbrook Lake.

Other amenities include the Community Center/YMCA with an indoor climbing wall and pool, Castle Park playground, and Dutch Branch Park, featuring ball fields and courts for basketball, tennis and volleyball.

The city grew steadily since its creation in the mid-1800’s, but experienced a tremendous building boom between 1974 and 1985, with a 90 percent increase in the number of single family houses built and a 40-fold increase in the number of multifamily units built. There is a wealth of reasonably priced homes in the area, with a median price of about $130,000, as well as newer construction on much larger homes in the $300,000 and upwards range.

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Burleson

Burleson is located partially in Johnson County and partially in Tarrant County. The city of Burleson has witnessed a steady rise in population as recorded by the United States census bureau. The city of Burleson is surrounded by established educational organizations, international airports, vacation destinations and so on. New residents have been developing all over Burleson Tx – so much, that it is becoming difficult to find vacant area here.

There are endless reasons why one considers buying a home or property in the city of Burleson TX. Burleson is one of the rapid-growing cities in the country, productively and economically. The population has seen a rise in the last decade as people are trying to move their bases in the city.

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Crowley

Crowley, Texas, a so-called bedroom community of Fort Worth, some 15 miles to the north, is located in Tarrant County, although a tiny piece of Crowley actually lies within Johnson County. Despite the fact that there were only a few thousand residents in Crowley in 1971, the town council voted to change the town’s designation from a town to a city in September of that year.

This family-oriented city is served by the Crowley Independent School District and is in reasonable driving distance of several colleges and universities. Crowley’s location in Tarrant County, one of the fastest growing urban county’s in the U.S. makes the purchase of Crowley real estate a wise option for anyone interested in this area.

Crowley’s proximity to the shopping, dining, entertainment and business environment of Fort Worth has greatly increased the demand for Crowley homes for sale. Currently, the average selling price for a 3 bedroom home in Crowley is $139,337, 4 bedrooms, $170,198 and the median resale selling price is at $162.019.

As more families and individuals have recognized the advantages afforded by relocating to Crowley, the demand for housing within the city has grown and will continue to grow for the foreseeable future. In order to find the most affordable homes in the best locations you need a guide. Let us show them to you. We are VIP Realty, your Crowley Realtors. Our team of skilled Realtors have the know-how to make your dream home a reality. Contact us today!

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Colleyville

Listed as one of the “100 best towns in America,” Colleyville is a shining gem in the crown of Texas. Colleyville’s central location in Dallas/Fort Worth ensures that residents enjoy the best of the big city with the atmosphere and attitude of a small town. Another convenient aspect of this town is its adjacency to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Colleyville real estate has a dynamic and thriving cultural core, with numerous artistic programs available designed to inspire and engage people of all ages and abilities. Scenic nature trails wind their way through the city, providing miles of walking, jogging or hiking for those who love the outdoors. There is a little something for everyone in Colleyville, no matter what your tastes.

History:
Colleyville’s long history begins in the mid 1800’s with settlers moving into the area between Big Bear and Little Break Creeks. This area was the cradle of what would eventually become modern-day Colleyville. The name of the city comes from one Dr. Lilburn Howard Colley who practiced medicine in this area beginning in 1880.

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Bedford

Truly a “ Heart Of The Metroplex City, “ Bedford is located in Northeast Tarrant County Texas, between Dallas and Fort Worth. Currently the city is undergoing considerable commercial construction activity, including a new office park as Bedford real estate simultaneously rises in value.

Although considered a so-called “ bedroom community, “ Bedford, a city of some 50,000 is actually self-contained, with shopping, entertainment and the workplace all within city limits.

Bedford, a “ happy city “ known for numerous festivals and celebrations held throughout the year, is a city anyone would like to call home. The city’s popularity is reflected in Bedford homes for sale which have not only held their value through a difficult 2006 resale market, but have actually shown a nearly five percent increase in selling price since the beginning of 2007. Currently the median home price in Bedford is $173,528.

Ranked by Money Magazine in 2006 as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Bedford single-family home prices are still very attractive. Knowing where to find the best value in a resale home and negotiating a quick sale takes realty expertise and a thorough knowledge of the area. Shook Realty Group, has the knowledge and expertise you need. In the market for a home in Bedford? Contact us today!

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Arlington

Arlington, Texas is known as the home of Major League Baseball franchise the Texas Rangers, and is the site of a new stadium for the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. This city is located only 12 miles outside of Fort Worth, and is home to Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor Water Park. Arlington is a lively and vibrant city and is possessed of a distinct identity. The friendly people and exciting atmosphere make Arlington a truly unique place to live.

Being in such close proximity to Dallas/Fort Worth benefits the owners of Arlington real estate, as living in this area is very desirable and will continue to be. With short commutes to Dallas and Fort Worth, there is a variety of employment opportunities, as well as fantastic shopping, arts, culture, and entertainment.

History:
Named after Robert E. Lee’s hometown in Virginia, Arlington Texas began its modern history more than 150 years ago while Texas was still an independent republic and Arlington was a frontier fort. The coming of the railway brought new prosperity to Arlington, helping to expand the city and transforming it into a center for farming and cotton production. Agriculture was the mainstay of Arlington until 1954, when General Motors built an assembly plant, and development boomed in earnest.

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