February 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broke ground on the Fort Worth, Panther Island project. Starting with the northern section of the 1.5-mile bypass channel. The first 300-unit apartment complex is entering site preparation.

Will Fort Worth’s New Panther Island Riverwalk Really Rival San Antonio?

Strategic market intelligence from North Texas Market Insider | Bobby Franklin, REALTOR® Let me be direct with you: while most agents are still talking about Panther Island like it’s a future concept, construction equipment is already moving dirt. February 2026 just became a pivot point in Fort Worth real estate history. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broke ground on the northern section of...

The Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Nomination: What It Really Means

North Texas Market Insider - Strategic Intelligence Briefing Let me cut through the noise for you right now: on January 30, 2026, President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair when Powell’s term expires on May 15, 2026. And while every real estate agent in DFW is asking “will this lower mortgage rates?”, they’re asking the wrong question...

The state of Texas just dropped nearly $22 million on 4,871 acres of dramatic canyon landscape 80 miles west of Fort Worth. Palo Pinto Mountains State Park opens to the public sometime in 2026.

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park: North Texas’ New State Park

Listen, while your competition is waiting for the grand opening photos to flood social media, smart money is already positioning. North Texas is getting its first new state park in 25 years, and I’m going to tell you something most agents won’t: this isn’t just a park opening, it’s a fundamental market shift disguised as a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The state just dropped nearly $22 million on...

Is Maypearl ISD A Good School District?

Listen, I’m going to be straight with you about something most agents won’t tell you: choosing a school district isn’t about finding the “best” schools—it’s about finding the RIGHT schools for YOUR family’s specific situation. And here’s what I’ve learned after thousands of conversations with families relocating to Ellis County: Maypearl ISD represents one of the most misunderstood...

anuary 23, 2026, HUD dropped a directive that sent shockwaves through the affordable housing sector, demanding that Public Housing Authorities and property owners verify citizenship and immigration status for nearly 200,000 tenants nationwide within just 30 days.

HUD’s New Citizenship Verification Order: What This Mean for North Texans

A Strategic Analysis of Federal Housing Policy Changes and Their Real Impact on the Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate Market Let me cut straight through the noise for you: on January 23, 2026, HUD dropped a directive that sent shockwaves through the affordable housing sector, demanding that Public Housing Authorities and property owners verify citizenship and immigration status for nearly 200,000 tenants...