Caren Parten, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty

07/13/2026

MARKET MOVES 📊

A quick look at what's happening across some of Fort Worth's neighborhoods right now.

The overall picture? Buyers have a little more to choose from than they did a year ago, and well-priced, thoughtfully presented homes are still moving. Every pocket of town tells its own story — what's true a few zip codes over might look completely different on your street.

Curious how your neighborhood is trending, or what your home might be worth in today's market? Let's take a look together. 📩

07/13/2026

Work from home - with a view!

07/13/2026

From Aspen to Alys Beach, here are five of our network’s most significant sales from the month of May.

07/11/2026

Have you eaten at this BBQ restaurant yet? It's one of the highest rated in Fort Worth!

BBQ in Fort Worth, TX

07/10/2026

Ever wonder why so many people are packing up and heading to Texas? A new map of where housing eats the biggest share of household income makes the case better than any sales pitch could.

In the priciest coastal states, housing swallows a staggering chunk of every paycheck — around 43% of income in California and roughly half in Hawaii. Meanwhile, the states where your dollar stretches furthest sit well away from the coasts. When you see the whole map, where Texas lands tells the story: your money simply goes further here.

That's the quiet advantage behind the "why DFW?" question I hear all the time. It's not just no state income tax — it's the fundamental math of what you get, and what you keep, for what you pay. A paycheck that isn't spoken for the moment it hits your account is the real luxury. And it's a big part of why this region keeps drawing people in.

If you've been weighing a move — or wondering whether now's the time to buy where you already are — take a look at the map and see where your state stacks up. And wherever "here" or "there" happens to be for you, I can help. Through the Sotheby's International Realty network, I can connect you with a trusted local expert almost anywhere you are or want to be — so you're never navigating a market alone.

07/10/2026

High-end real estate is holding firm — read our mid-year Luxury Outlook report to find out what’s shaping the market: https://bit.ly/4pbASX8.

07/09/2026

In today’s market, the median "Days on Market" is sitting at 52 days - but the best homes are gone in 14. Are you on the "off-market" list yet?

07/09/2026

A quick note: voting for 360West's Best Real Estate Agents list wraps up this Saturday, July 11, and I've been fortunate to be in the running.

This work has always been less about listings and more about the people I get to walk alongside — many of you among them. So if you feel moved to place a vote before Saturday, it would mean a great deal to me. It only takes a minute: 360westvoting.com

And if not, that's ok — I'm grateful for you either way. ✨

07/08/2026

I've been watching a shift take hold in design, and it's one I genuinely love: the move away from rooms that look staged and toward spaces that feel composed over time.

A few signals worth noting:
→ Warmth over cool — terracotta, umber, olive, warm browns, chosen for feeling first.
→ Patina over polish — aged brass, natural texture, the quiet mark of the hand.
→ The layered home — rooms with a point of view, built from the pieces that mean something.
→ Restraint as confidence — pared-back, adaptable, unhurried.

The homes drawing people in now are the irreplaceable ones — warm, intentional, entirely their own. ✨ If a considered refresh has been on your mind, this is the direction I'd point you toward.

07/07/2026

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