rick irving: Dallas Fort Worth Real Estate Investor Groups - 02/27/07 10:09 PM
Here are the Real Estate Investor Groups in Dallas and Fort Worth.If you are interested in learning as much as you can about investing in real estate these are the best places to pick up good information.Hope to see you at one of the meetings.Real Estate Investor Group Meetings
The Dallas Fort Worth Real Estate Investors NetworkCheck out their web site for details and meeting times.http://dfwrein.com/
The Fort Worth Real Estate Investors Organization (REIO)Meets on the 4th Thursday of the month.http://reio-fw.com/
The best kept secret is the weekly Real Estate Investor meeting. The meetings are held every Saturday at 11:30 AM. … (1 comments)
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rick irving: Aledo Bearcats - 02/27/07 09:26 PM
Aledo is a community in eastern Parker County. The town of Aledo is a few minutes south of Interstate 20. Aledo has become a favorite place for many people from the "big city" of Fort Worth to live. Homes range in price from a low of $60,000 to a high of several million dollars. Many homes are are a half acre or more. Aledo is home to Aledo High School home of the fighting Bearcats.
Go Bearcats!
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rick irving: Hell's Half Acre - 02/20/07 09:18 PM
In the early history of Fort Worth Texas one area of Downtown Fort Worth was known as Hell's Half Acre. This location was one of the most notorious high crime Red Light District. Hell's Half Acre started during the city's heyday as a stop for cowboys taking cattle to Kansas in the early 1870s. As the Half Acre became more popular the area covered more than two acres and the level of crime and violence also grew. It wasn't until a Baptist Preacher named J. Frank Norris in 1911 began to link certain businessmen with property in the Acre and he … (3 comments)
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rick irving: Camp Bowie Boulevard - 02/20/07 06:04 PM
For those familiar with the Westside of Fort Worth one of the landmarks is Camp Bowie Boulevard. Camp Bowie is the famous Red Brick Road. The Boulevard starts at the intersection of 7th Street and University and continues west then become Camp Bowie West. Camp Bowie has been a favorite place for young people to go cruising for decades. In the 60's and part of the 70's Griff's was the place to meet people. That was when I was growing up. Now the place to hang out must be the Sonic Drive In. The old Ridglea Theater is another landmark on … (0 comments)
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rick irving: The Cowtown Marathon - 02/20/07 05:51 PM
The Cowtown Marathon - Every year in late February the annual Cowtown Marathon is held. Thousands of people run the marathon - half marathon -the 10K or the 5K. I for one have never finished the marathon only because I did not enter. I use to be a runner but one day I quit running and haven't run since. However, I do enjoy watching the runners in the marathon. There is just something special about people that have what it takes to run the marathon. Most runners are not running against other runner but are running to prove to what ever … (0 comments)
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rick irving: Sweetwater Texas Rattlesnake Roundup - 02/20/07 04:42 AM
Since 1958 Sweetwater Texas has hosted the Rattlesnake Roundup It is held during the second weekend of March at the Nolan County Fair Grounds. There is plenty of things to do and plenty of Rattlesnakes to see. If you want you can even go on a guided Rattlesnake hunt or just hang back at the fair ground a eat some rattlesnake.Hope to see you at the World's Largest Rattlesnake Hunt in Sweetwater!
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rick irving: Texas Christian University - 02/19/07 07:39 PM
Texas Christian University the home of the Horn Frogs. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, TCU was founded in 1873. TCU has an enrollment of over 8800 students. TCU offers 100 undergraduate majors, 20 graduate degrees in 54 areas and 12 doctoral fields of study. TCU ranks in the top 5% of the 3,500 universities and colleges in the nation.
Stop by for a visit and see if TCU isn't a great place!
GO HORN FROGS!
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rick irving: Fort Worth Botanical Gardens - 02/19/07 07:28 PM
The oldest Botanical Gardens in Texas is located in Fort Worth, The Fort Worth Botanical Gardens is located on University Drive just south of the Will Roger Center. The gardens consist of 109 acres and is home to over 2,500 species of native and exotic plants. There are 21 specialty gardens including the famous Rose Garden and the world-renowned Japanese Garden.
Visit the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens for outdoor enjoyment and relaxation.
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rick irving: The Realtor and the Camera - 02/18/07 11:34 AM
In the past few years Realtors have had to become photographers. Each year our office takes, edits and post hundreds if not thousands of pictures on the Internet. It seems almost everyday there is a better camera coming on the market. In our household alone we have at least 8 digital cameras. I use an Olympus I have had for 4 or 5 years. A few things I have learned in my life about digital cameras are:
You must have good batteries. I like to purchase cameras that use a AA battery. The best battery I have found are Duracell AA NiMH … (1 comments)
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rick irving: The Fort Worth Nature Center - 02/17/07 04:57 PM
Give me a home where the buffalo roam. That can be the Fort Worth Nature Center located in the city limits of Northwest Fort Worth. The Fort Worth Nature Center has a little bit of everything from forests, prairies, wetlands and plenty of wildlife. Besure to plan a day to enjoy nature at it's best and bring some comfortable shoes. It is a great place to take in the fresh air and listen to the sounds of nature. For more information check the Fort Worth Nartue Center out at http://www.fwnaturecenter.org/.
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rick irving: Five Star Dining Experience in a Gas Station! - 02/03/07 10:12 PM
When you are ready for a great dining experience the Chef Point Cafe is the place to eat. Located in a gas station in Watauga, Texas, the food is superb. The restaurant is owned by Franson Nwaeze and his wife Paula Merrell. Once you try Chef Point Cafe you will want to make the visit often. Their story is amazing and the food is out of this world. The menu includes everything from Cheeseburgers to Lamb. My favorite is the Stuffed New York Strip. Check out their menu and you will be as intrigued as I was. If you plan on … (1 comments)
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rick irving: Texas is as Close as I've Been - 02/03/07 10:48 AM
There is a country song with words that say "I may never get to heaven but Texas is as close as I've been." I was born in Fort Worth and I have been in Texas all of my life except for 4 years while serving in the Army. More people are calling Texas home. Some of the reasons for calling Texas home could include, but not limited to the fact, we have No State Income Tax. Aside from having no state income tax what makes Texas a great place to live and especially Fort Worth is the climate, a lot of … (0 comments)
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rick irving: The Barnett Shale Impact on Tarrant County - 02/03/07 10:30 AM
I read an article this week that over 8800 people are working in Barnett Shale Gas Production related jobs. The economic impact on North Texas continues to grow each day. This impact can now be felt in many local neighborhoods with signing bonuses for leasing mineral rights for residential lots starting at $200 and many lots receiving $500 or more, plus receiving up to 28% royalties on future gas production. They tell me drilling rigs are commanding more than $20,000 a day for drilling services. Devon Energy alone accounts for upwards of 6 billion dollars a year going into our economy. Wow! What an … (0 comments)
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rick irving: North Texas Gas Production Inside the City Limits - 01/23/07 08:06 PM
Drilling for natural gas is becoming more common inside the city limits of many towns and cities in the North Texas area. Many towns, cities and even the DFW International Airport have taken advantage of the Natural Gas Drilling boom in the area. City coffers are starting to realize an increase in revenues, first from leasing the mineral rights for city owned properties and then from the actual royalties received from the sale of natural gas. The natural gas thousands of feet below the surface of the earth once hidden in the Barnett Shale is becoming a cash cow for cities … (0 comments)
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rick irving: Farm and Ranch Land near Dallas and Fort Worth. - 01/23/07 07:54 PM
People often think the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is all city. But there are plenty wide open spaces in almost any direction from the DFW Metroplex. Some rural property is located within 20 to 45 minutes of the most highly populated areas. Farms and Ranch property is abundant. Some properties have improvements including homes and some properties are only raw land. Chances are property like you are looking for is available. One fact is, the closer you are to the Metroplex the more per acre you will spend. If North Texas is an area you are considering buying property in, I am … (1 comments)
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rick irving: Are you a fan of Jim Rohn? You Should Be! - 01/18/07 07:59 AM
Are there any Jim Rohn Fans out there? Jim has been my mentor for almost 30 years. I have listened to his tapes, CDs, watched his videos and enjoyed his books. He has a tremendous insight on life and a great business philosophy. He has impacted my life. He is called America's Foremost Business Philosopher. If you aren't a fan you owe it to yourself to check out his official Website at http://www.jimrohn.com/ .Let me know what Jim Rohn has done for you!
Rick IrvingUnited Country Real EstateFort Worth, Texas
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rick irving: Lakeside Texas - 01/16/07 10:41 PM
Lakeside Texas is located in Tarrant County. It is midway between Lake Worth and Azle just west of Hwy. 199 (Jacksboro Highway). Lakeside is close enough to have all the conveniences of the big city but offers many homes on acreage. Only a few miles to water recreation at either Eagle Mountain Lake or Lake Worth. Minutes from Lockheed Martin maker of the F-16, F-22 and F-35. Visit Lakeside today it may be the perfect place to call home.
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rick irving: Crowley Texas - 01/15/07 07:36 PM
Crowley, Texas is located in Tarrant County and a small portion in Johnson County. Crowley sits at the crossroads of Farm Roads 1187 and 731. Crowley is 2 miles west of Interstate 35 and 15 miles south of Downtown Fort Worth. In about 1848 settlers began farming in the area around Deer Creek. When the Gulf, Colorado and Santa fe Railroad built pens and laid tracks a mile or so west of Deer Creek the Settlement moved to that location. Crowley was named for S.H.Crowley, the master of transportation for the railroad.The Crowley Independent School District extends north into Fort Worth. … (0 comments)
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rick irving: Burleson Texas - 01/15/07 07:18 AM
Burleson Texas is located in Johnson County and a portion of it lies in Tarrant County. Burleson is about 14 miles South of Fort Worth in Northern Johnson County and Northern Tarrant County. Burleson began when the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad planned a railroad from Fort Worth to Hillsboro in 1881 and established a depot on the town site. Burleson is now in the epicenter of growth. With increased housing starts, shopping centers and eating establishments one could say Burleson is a Boom Town. If you a visiting Burleson be sure and eat at Babes Chicken Dinner House. If you … (0 comments)
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rick irving: Burleson Toastmasters Club - A Hidden Treasure - 01/15/07 06:52 AM
Having been a Toastmaster for over 15 years I enjoy public speaking and I also enjoy visiting Toastmasters Clubs. One of the Best Kept Secrets in Johnson County is the Burleson Toastmasters Club. I visited it a few months ago. It is a morning club and the meeting starts at 7:00. I was pleasantly surprised to find a club with so much energy so early in the morning. I don't know when I have had so much fun that early in the morning. If you are interested in learning to improve your communication skills you owe it to yourself to visit … (0 comments)
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