Commuters between Denton and Fort Worth often whiz past Texas Motor Speedway without giving it a thought, but to fans of NASCAR, IndyCar and other genres of car racing, this 1.5-mile oval is almost like holy ground. As one of the most fan-friendly tracks in racing, it’s no wonder people who like car racing really like TMS. Opened in 1996, Texas Motor Speedway holds 160,000 fans plus campers and tailgaters on the grounds and routinely qualifies drivers at speeds approaching 200 miles per hour. … [Read more...]

If you’d like to make your home in a small town with enough legends, recreational opportunities and quaint Texas charm to spend your lifetime exploring, Granbury could be the place for you. Located in Hood County and only a quick half-hour drive from Southwest Fort Worth, Granbury looks the way visitors expect a small Texas town to look. A vibrant and alive historic downtown business district surrounds one of the most beautiful courthouse squares in the area. Lake Granbury is the primary … [Read more...]

  Sports are an important part of life for many North Texans, and there is no more iconic representation of North Texas sports than Cowboys Stadium. In fact, I helped a family buy an Arlington home last year who insisted that their new house have a view of this massive stadium. People who are new to the area may not realize that although the Dallas Cowboys play in Cowboys Stadium, the venue is located in Arlington. For a home of your own with a view of this sports complex, you’ll want … [Read more...]

Many people in the Fort Worth area who desire a suburban life turn their attention to Northeast Tarrant County, and Keller is one of the most livable communities in that area. Keller’s plentiful new residential developments complement its established neighborhoods and small-but-vibrant downtown. The city offers easy access to many parts of the Metroplex, but it also provides an array of amenities, services and stores that makes it self-contained for those who don’t have to commute every … [Read more...]

Grapevine’s leaders have done a great job making the town hard to describe in only a few short paragraphs. Because of the city’s historic charm, close proximity to DFW Airport and wide array of attractions that draw people from around the country, Grapevine is an easy and fun place to visit and a convenient and interesting place to call home. Not Just Another Suburb While Grapevine qualifies as a suburban community, it has many advantages over other suburbs. The first is its location near … [Read more...]