Is Fort Worth the Best City in Texas? Here's What You Need to Know

Is Fort Worth the Best City in Texas

Are you considering moving south and making Fort Worth your new home address?

Beyond what you might hear being marketed elsewhere, VIP Realty, the #1 real estate company in Texas, wants to give you an honest look at what living here is really like.

While Cowtown undoubtedly has some positive aspects, we won't sugarcoat the actual factors you should take into account before moving. This article covers both the positive and negative aspects of life in Fort Worth.

And if you decide that this Metroplex neighborhood with a Western feel is where you belong, our local real estate agents are ready to help you navigate the market. Reach out to us - we would be pleased to help you in identifying the ideal house and…

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Downtown Fort Worth Living

The “FW” in DFW is often overshadowed by the size of the D that is Dallas. But Downtown Fort Worth is perhaps one of the best downtown business and living centers in the country. Unlike its more famous neighbor, Fort Worth eschews the L.A. vibe and corporate hustle-bustle of Dallas in favor of staying tied to its western roots. The people you meet in Downtown Fort Worth are generally friendly and laid back, adopting a live-and-let-live attitude for those who live or visit their city.

The city itself is a hub of businesses and industry, with a vaunted transit system, solid economy, and what just might be the best collection of art and culture in the entire Lone Star State. Living downtown puts you smack in the middle of art centers, from the Modern…

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BOOM! NORTH TEXAS GROWING STRONG

In case you haven't noticed, a lot of new people have moved into the DFW area in the past year or so. More than 100,000 people moved into the region between July 2012 and July 2013, according to the U.S. Census. In fact, the whole area has grown to a whopping 6.8 million residents since 2010, and that means a boom in the housing market that just keeps on booming.

A Good Job Market

Part of the allure for those immigrating to DFW is that the region offers a stable economy and good jobs. In fact, Forbes magazine recently ranked the Dallas-Irving-Plano section of the Metroplex the 13th best place in America to do business and work, and recognized a 2.9 percent growth rate in new jobs here in 2012, the last time the numbers were calculated.

A…

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Top Five Things To Do In Ft. Worth

1. SUNDANCE SQUARE

Best known as a former hangout for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Sundance Square is now Widely acknowledged as the most exciting downtown area in Texas. Sundance Square is a 35-block entertainment and shopping district that attracts millions of visitors each year and has been just recently remodeled. With world class entertainment at Nearby Bass Performance Hall, and dozens and dozens of restaurants, bars, and shops, Sundance Square is a must see attraction when visitors come to town. A very visible local police and private security force make this one of the safest places in the United States at night.

2. The FT. WORTH ZOO

Opened in 1909, The Ft. Worth Zoo is lauded as one of the Top 10 Zoos in the…

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A New Homebuilder Sets its Sights on North Texas

A new homebuilder has come to town in North Texas. Along with more homebuilding options for North Texans, MainVue Homes (Henly Properties), one of Australia’s biggest builders, is offering a modern aesthetic that is sure to turn some of the traditional designs we are used to seeing on their collective heads.

Peter Haynes, the managing director of Henley Properties, poses the question of why we should still be building in homes that look like grandma’s house. With traditional homes a mainstay in North Texas up until this point, MainVue homes are certainly a change. 

MainVue Homes, which feature clean lines, modern finishes and materials, and plenty of wide, open interior spaces, are a far cry from the traditional finishes and classic materials used…

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The Newest Fort Worth New Home Communities Near You

Fort Worth may be a large Texas city, but the newest home communities found here evoke a sense of traditional Southern living that gives Fort Worth a unique flair. New home communities in Fort Worth are bursting at the seams with all of the new community amenities we have grown to love, and newest home designs offer up plenty of fantastic features and architectural detailing to satisfy even the most demanding buyers. Here are just a few of the newest Fort Worth communities worth admiring:

Innisbrook Place

Located in Fort Worth’s Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District, Innisbrook Place enjoys an outstanding location near Highway 199 and Loop 820.  The amenities in Innisbrook Place are what you’ve come to expect from new Fort Worth…

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Southlake Real Estate New Home Communities

We love Southlake because of its prime position in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth area; its upscale, residential living; its highly acclaimed Southlake ISD; and its amazing surroundings. So it’s no wonder that the South Lake new home communities have impressed us just as much. Here are some of the newest home communities in the highly desirable Southlake area:

Estancia

Estancia enjoys a beautiful location along a wooded creek, which makes this home community a gem in terms of natural surroundings. The stunning homes here, which are priced from $499,900 to $635,990, boast 3,003 to 5,234 square feet, and the home sites are spacious and picturesque. The home designs of Estancia include:

• Kessler: $499,990, 3,003 square feet, four bedrooms and…

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