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Fort Worth Lofts in Medical District

Although nearly every aspect of the DFW real estate market is hot right now, if there are two segments of the market that particularly stand out, many might say chic residential lofts and higher-end apartment rentals are especially coveted for the time being. And perhaps recognizing this trend are Dallas-based RCP Properties LLC and Louisiana-based Ventures Development Group, who are in the midst of planning a joint venture to build a luxury loft-style apartment building in Fort Worth specially to cater to medical employees living in the city.

In all, the plan calls for 209 high-end rental units inside a building that would occupy more than two acres of land at 400 S. Jennings in the Fort Worth Medical District. And given five hospitals with thousands…

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Affordable Lofts in Dallas

With Millennials putting a high value on walkability, living in the heart of an urban core is generally a top priority for most of today’s younger home buyers in search of a new place to live. And when it comes to the local Dallas real estate market, some of the coolest, most affordable properties around the downtown area happen to be chic and stylish loft conversions, which works out well given such properties also tend to be among the most popular to this demographic as well.

Like most living spaces, Dallas lofts have their pros and cons, and you have to really appreciate all the unique characteristics that usually coincide with a residential loft to ultimately call one home.

From irregular layouts to a sometimes constant draft felt all throughout a…

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Downtown Dallas Real Estate For Sale`

For those of us who work in the DFW real estate industry and are around it on a day-in, day-out basis, the trend that more Dallas-area residents are wanting to move to the city’s urban core is of little-to-no surprise. Development in neighborhoods like Uptown, downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum, and the Design District has been widespread over the last couple years, and being able to walk to restaurants, retail shops, entertainment, and even work in some cases is becoming more and more appealing to home buyers of all ages, not just Millennials.

But as the value of walkability continues to rise, what’s also becoming more apparent is that young and first-time home buyers are starting to be priced out of hot downtown neighborhoods, ultimately forcing them to…

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Victory Park, Dallas TX

The city of Dallas is dumping $100 million into a redevelopment plan for the 72-acre Victory Park neighborhood, which includes widening the sidewalks, adding more manicured greenery, installing new benches, and just about anything else to make this part of the city more pedestrian-friendly.

Few will argue the potential of Victory Park, as its close proximity to Katy Trial and location between Uptown and the Dallas Design District—two of the hottest neighborhoods in Dallas right now—makes it a hotspot for possible new development a huge returns for whoever does decide to build here.

Last week, plans were announced by one such developer who hopes to turn a surface parking lot into a huge, 30-story apartment tower called Katy Station.

The development,…

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If you’ve noticed the rise in home prices around DFW lately and may need to re-think your home buying strategy, opting for a spacious townhouse somewhere in the Dallas area is always a good idea, especially when you factor in the whole maintenance-free aspect.

Townhomes in Dallas are becoming more and more prevalent among area home buyers and continue to be a huge hit among all the Millennials that are finally starting to transition into home ownership for the very first time.

Whether it’s the lack of maintenance, the more affordable price tag (at least in some cases), or something entirely different, living in a townhouse definitely has its advantages, which is why the new townhouse community from D.R. Horton, Exall, is so exciting.

Definitely offering…

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Affordable Neighborhoods in Dallas

With DFW home prices at record levels right now, many home buyers, especially first-timers, are finding themselves looking for a home or condo that’s located in perhaps more of an up-and-coming part of town rather than a trendy, already-established neighborhood that features more expensive housing.

The real estate market in Dallas is much like any other major market, in that location is often a top-priority for many active buyers browsing active homes for sale. But with market conditions scorching hot right now and inventory quite low in most parts of town, it doesn’t hurt to think outside the box every now and then in hopes of finding a great deal, or even a home or condo that could have a great long-term value.

So if a value play might sound like a…

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McKinney and Olive Uptown Tower

Although we typically cover residential real estate here at DFW Urban Realty, today we’re focusing on the award-winning mixed-use development McKinney and Olive, which will primarily offer retail and office space in one of Dallas’ most coveted neighborhoods: Uptown Dallas.

Over the past few years, development around the Uptown area has been booming, and both home buyers and renters around town have certainly taken notice. A hotbed for just about anyone looking for a stylish new place to live, Uptown couldn’t be a better choice for a wide-range of Dallasites, from young professionals looking to rent to establish city-dwellers looking for the ultimate urban living experience.

So with all kinds of amenities and attractions already in place, just what…

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DFW Real Estate For Sale

An interesting new trend is happening in new home communities around the country, but it’s especially prevalent here in the North Texas area. It wasn’t long ago that large scale residential communities were centered on country clubs, golf courses, and oversized community centers that offered any number of over-the-top amenities to its members and local residents. But today, things are seemingly much different.

According to the National Golf Foundation, golf course closings around the U.S. are taking place at an alarming rate and have outnumbered new golf course openings for an eighth straight year. Building and maintaining even a modest golf course by today’s standards is an extremely expensive endeavor, and when you factor in fewer and fewer people are…

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Dallas Lofts For Sale

With the first quarter of 2015 winding down and the Dallas real estate market still red hot, we realized it’s been a little while since we’ve checked in on lofts for sale around the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

As some of our favorite properties to show clients, Dallas lofts never seem to disappoint, regardless of when or where you’re looking. Another great aspect about Dallas lofts for sale is that no matter your design tastes or preferences, something is almost always on the market that is sure to satisfy almost every single item on that never-ending wish list that most home buyers seem to carry around during their search.

Don’t believe us?

Well, here are just several examples of the different loft styles that occupy a place on the DFW real estate market,…

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Aura Cedar Apartments For Rent, Oak Lawn

Dallas’ booming apartment market continues to make headlines, and most recently, plans for an impressive new 387-unit Class A rental community were announced for the Oak Lawn neighborhood. Being developed by Trinsic Residential Group, Aura Cedar apartments will be conveniently located at Cedar Springs Road and the Dallas North Tollway, and just blocks from Aura Wycliff apartments—another apartment community by the same Dallas-based developer.

Renderings for the new Aura Cedar project have also been released, and at first glance, the new 4-story, urban-style rentals look to fit in perfectly with this rapidly developing part of town.

The entire project will be set of 6.1 acres, and the building’s frame will wrap around a structured parking garage that…

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