Fort Worth

Homes Are Selling Fast in DFW. Opendoor’s Chris Westrom Sees a Strong Market Into 2021

by | Dec 1, 2020
The region's residential market is 'much stronger than we’ve experienced even in recent years," Westrom says. Here's why.

PLUS: The hottest ZIP codes in DFW, per Opendoor.
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Coworking Adapts to Survive and (Eventually) Thrive
by | Nov 29, 2020
Local coworking firms use different approaches to deal with COVID challenges.
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Dallas-Fort Worth Leads the Nation in Apartment Demand for Q3 2020
by | Nov 28, 2020
The DFW multifamility market also led in the second quarter with modest gains due to government stay-at-home orders.
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Bio Boom: Dallas-Fort Worth Is Emerging as a Hub for Biotech and Life Sciences
by | Nov 27, 2020
Biotechnology is alive and growing in DFW. The region recently ranked 6th on a list of top ten emerging life science clusters in the U.S.
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Innovative Spaces: Deep Ellum’s ‘Touchless Tower’ Offers Next-Level Wellness and Safety

The Stack in Deep Ellum will offer a ‘frictionless path from your car to the office,’ developer Hines says.
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State of the Workforce Highlights COVID-19 Disruptions and Unveils Talent Development Plan
by | Nov 18, 2020
The inaugural event discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the North Texas economy and innovative efforts to address regional workforce needs.
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Startups Are the Key to Fort Worth’s Economic Recovery, New HSC Report Shows
by | Nov 17, 2020
New research funded by HSC and released by Sparkyard shows that startups created 155,307 new jobs in Tarrant County from 2013 to 2018.
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STUDY: If You’re Obese, Being Young May Not Protect You From COVID-19, UTSW Researchers Find
by | Nov 17, 2020
People under age 50 are "more likely to be hospitalized, need a ventilator, and die from COVID-19 if they're severely obese," a new study says.
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A Timeline for Action: Dallas ‘Roadmap’ Points the Way To Economic and Social Progress

by | Nov 13, 2020
The Community Transformation Action Roadmap is a new holistic framework of economic development that benefits everyone in Dallas, says Eric A. Johnson, Dallas' chief of economic development and neighborhood services.
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When a COVID-19 Vaccine Is Ready for a Rollout, McKesson’s Tech Exec Says They’re Prepared to Distribute It
by | Nov 11, 2020
Six weeks into Nancy Flores' new role at Irving-based McKesson, the pandemic hit. Overnight, she reprioritized—scaling systems, pivoting tech teams, and working in hyperdrive. Now, she's laser focused on the mass effort and investment that goes into vaccine distribution for an entire country.
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Dallas Rises to the No. 2 City for Tech Professionals, a New CompTIA Report Shows
by | Nov 10, 2020
Dallas made the biggest jump on the Computing Technology Industry Association's Tech Town Index this year, moving from No. 7 to No. 2. A big factor is the number of IT jobs available here. But this year is a Texas Two-Step: Austin ranked No. 1.
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The Art of Climate Tech: Fort Worth Museum Showcases Hypergiant’s AI-Powered, Carbon-Capturing Eos Bioreactor
by | Nov 10, 2020
The Eos Bioreactor, which also has been featured in Popular Mechanics, uses algae to "eat" CO2.
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Hillwood’s Bill Burton: Autonomous Activity Is Coming. And DFW Is Well Suited to Benefit From It

by | Nov 9, 2020
While some commercial real estate sectors slowed to a crawl in 2020, one is positively booming: Industrial. That’s led to big trends—and a jump in the push toward autonomous movement in trucking and the supply chain, Hillwood EVP Bill Burton says.
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With Visits on Hold, Senior Living Locks Down. But Investors Are Still Striving to Unlock Opportunities
by | Nov 9, 2020
Journey Capital has partnered with SilverPoint Living to build new senior communities. Their biggest goal isn’t winning over lenders or gaining local city support: It’s creating communities that truly feel like home, say Co-Founders Anand Patel and Narayan Patel.
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This Land Is Your Land, for the Right Price—And More Than Expected Are Buying
by | Nov 9, 2020
Land sales in North Texas have been less impacted by 2020’s crises than some expected. And the big deals keep coming, shaping our region for the future, says veteran land broker Robert Grunnah.
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Kaizen’s Derrick Evers: In Uncertain Times, Winners Are ‘Those That Can Adapt the Quickest’
by | Nov 9, 2020
The commercial real estate developer says tenants are looking for unique outdoor spaces, safety for the workforce, and a tech infrastructure in both urban and suburban developments. A common thread is a flight to quality.
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