Friday Five Hundred

This Fairmount Craftsman Bungalow Is Both Lovely and Lavender

By Joy Donovan / April 10, 2026 /

As a CandysDirt.com writer, I have been known to write more than once about the glorious white houses. As a homeowner, I also have been known to paint houses white — two so far. Why? They’re crisp and clean. They stand out from the landscape. They glow in the summer sun. They gleam at dusk.…

Arlington Home Shines Within Walking Distance to Interlochen’s Holiday Sparkle

By Joy Donovan / April 3, 2026 /

The red brick traditional at 3105 Westwood Dr in Arlington is near the action, but not in the hot middle of the frenzy. Yes, this one-story residence is in the Westwood subdivision, a walkable distance to the Interlochen neighborhood, the one known for its Christmas lights. Lighting up the neighborhood, a decades-long holiday tradition, draws…

Front Porch Charm and Backyard Spa Define This 1940 McKinney Home

By Joy Donovan / March 27, 2026 /

It’s a good thing the house at 1304 W. Hunt St. has space for rocking chairs on its front porch. The home’s next owner might need to rock and think (and rock and think) about all the possibilities for this home just under a mile from historic Downtown McKinney. This 1940 one-story sits on a…

Century-Old Fairmount House in Fort Worth Comes With a Tiny Bonus

By Joy Donovan / March 20, 2026 /

There was a big celebration recently at 1951 College Ave. in Fort Worth. Food, friends, and cupcakes were involved because this sweet blue house was believed to have turned 100 years old. “It just celebrated its 100th birthday, and it’s still standing,” said Realtor Ashlee White about the listing. “And it’s probably got one of…

Fans of the ‘Fort Worth Love List’ Will LOVE This Updated Farmhouse Near TCU

By Joy Donovan / February 27, 2026 /

So, your high school senior is headed to Texas Christian University. Or your Horned Frog needs a place to live for her senior year. Or you want to be near the campus for football, basketball, and the next filming of Taylor Sheridan’s latest “Landman” episode. The house for sale (or maybe rent) at 2728 Livingston…