Tom Talks Fort Worth

Tom Talks Episode 88: On this week's episode of Tom Talks, we talk about the extraordinary hospitality of Fort Worth, Texas. After a child’s birthday party didn’t go to plan, the party is salvaged by the unwavering kindness of local families. Listen as we go into detail about this sweet story.  Shifting gears, we plunge into the riveting world of podcasts, honing in on the highly anticipated...

This pod is all about the Dallas Fort Worth real estate market and all things Texas. In this episode Tom and Jack discuss: 1. New legislation being brought forth in Texas to combat data collection from AI companies. 2. Why Colonial Savings is shutting down their mortgage division and other banks like Wells Fargo are down sizing.  3. Crazy chaps from Missouri make a plan to stop immigration at the...

Episode 86: Our main topic today is walkable neighborhoods in Dallas - Fort Worth Texas which you can find in the timecodes below. Before we talk about the walkable neighborhoods we have big news! Host Tom Jung has his first kid! He shares a few stories of him and his wife's experience not knowing the baby's gender. ====== (00:00) Introduction (00:55) Tom has a baby! (05:03) Property Tax...

Tom Talks Episode 85: Welcome to this week's exciting episode of Tom Talks! We kick things off with a captivating discussion surrounding a unique offer by the local restaurant, El Chingon. Brace yourselves, because they're giving away free tacos for life! The catch? You must be willing to get their logo tattooed on your body. Would you be daring enough to take them up on this offer? Movi...

Tom Talks Episode 84: In this week's episode of Tom Talks, we dive into a range of interesting topics that impact our daily lives. First up, we examine the potential abolishment of the annual safety inspection for vehicles in Texas. While vehicle registration will still be required, the need for city inspections may be eliminated. We explore the implications and discuss the potential pros and...

Tom Talks Episode 83: In the latest episode, we delve into the exciting news of Fort Worth, Texas experiencing a significant boost in job opportunities due to the merger between TPG and Angelo Gordon. The collaboration between these two renowned companies is set to create numerous employment prospects, thereby contributing to the economic growth and development of the city. We analyze the potentia...

In this week's podcast, we delve into the fascinating topic of Texas laws on THC. While hemp was once banned in the state, it has been recently relegalized. Join us as we explore the legal changes surrounding this subject! Have you ever wondered how much trust people have in today's mainstream media? According to the statistics, it's not a lot. In fact, if you have a fair amount of...

We kick off this week's podcast on the topic of a bill that may come in handy for small businesses. It will limit the government's ability to regulate small businesses as harshly. Our next topic is about assumable loans, which are loans someone can assume from someone else. Although this is not the case with all loans, it is so important to consider now that interest rates have increased...

As we kick off this week's episode, let's take a look at Fort Worth's newest addition - bike lanes! As you explore downtown, you'll see bike lanes that have been freshly added to the streets. But are they being used? Is this addition to the city worth it? Have you heard about the $1 Billion bond package in Crowley, Texas? Crowley voters have an exciting opportunity to shape the...

This week's episode is sure to have something for everyone! We'll be exploring some of the wildest laws still in effect in Texas. From the outrageous $500 fine for sitting on the sidewalk in Galveston to other unbelievable laws, you won't want to miss this one! Have you heard about the Fort Worth Panther Island project? In this episode, we talk about how Fort Worth is embracing a bo...

In this week's episode of Tom Talks, we start out with a 3D manual program created by someone in Grapevine, Texas. This program has been turned into an app called BILT, which is a customer experience platform that offers official 3D interactive instructions with voice, text, and animated guidance for an extensive range of products from many brands. Stay tuned in to hear about this innovative...

Time Codes: 1:40 A fish story lands a man in hot water 5:59 Building on undeveloped land 16:35 This honey bill stings 22:44 The market after the bank crash 30:33 Bart Simpson Strikes again On this week's podcast, we share a shocking story about a man in Laredo who bragged to a girl he was trying to impress that he had stolen money from a cartel member. This resulted in some unbelievable event...

Tune in to this week's episode of Tom Talk's, where we'll be discussing the shocking security breach in Dallas county, where thousands of computers were sold without wiping personal information from them first! Find out what this major mistake could mean for the county! We'll also discuss the explosive topic of whether BRICS has officially overtaken the G7! We'll be explor...

We kick off this week's podcast with an interesting new development in the DFW area! A new artificial wave amusement park is coming to The Colony. The dream of bringing the wonders of surfing to a landlocked city may be coming true. Stay tuned in to hear more details about this new park.  School funding is being cut by the state! The Fort Worth Independent School District is having to make jo...

In this week's episode, we discuss a new film studio going up in Mansfield. This 72-acre studio development has the green light from the Mansfield, Texas city council to build this super studio. We also talk about a hot topic in the news today, the Silicone Valley bank collapse. Some of what we've been listening to in the news is overcomplicated and hard to understand for those of us who...

In this week's Tom Talks episode, explore the concept of a fully automated McDonald's in White Settlement, Texas. Listen as we discuss this new test concept that requires zero human interaction.  We also discuss how the United States exports its inflation and we tell a wild story about a cat getting sent through the X-ray scanner at TSA. The TSA labeled the traveler's mistake of sen...

This week's episode of the podcast carries on the story of the mass resignation of Godley's city hall members. Listen in as we discuss the events leading up to the resignations and explore the reasons for the city leaders quitting. Have you heard about the battle going on at Fairfield lake? This lake between Dallas and Houston is currently owned by a power company. This company has been...

Join us this week as we discuss an interesting story that took place recently in Grand Prairie. A man and his multiple wives got into some trouble after attempting to add a fourth wife to their polygamist relationship. We also talk about our new investment mastermind. Currently, our group is geared toward agents who share our passion for investing in real estate. If you or anyone you know is inter...

In this week's episode, we're talking about the unique promotion happening at an animal shelter this Valentine's Day season! For those of you extremely against the holiday, you may be interested to hear about the service being offered for just a $10 donation.  For those of you looking to donate to a different cause, Serenity Veterans Village might be the perfect fit. Serenity Vetera...

In this week's episode, we discuss how the Dallas County appraisal district was held hostage. All of their computer operations were frozen last week due to a cyber attack! We'll dive into who was responsible and how this happened. Plus, we've got the scoop on Elon Musk's school, Astra Nova? The academy offers a unique approach to education that utilizes technology to personaliz...

Time Codes: 01:37 Dallas needs to shake that monkey off its back 06:37 Reverse aging, is it now possible? 13:00 Your next house may come out of a nozzle 22:44 The safest neighborhoods in Fort Worth 31:21 DFW really pulled together this week In this episode, we take a closer look at the crazy situation occurring at the Dallas zoo. Startlingly, two mischievous monkeys have somehow managed to escape...

Welcome to Tom Talks! This is a show where we talk about everything Dallas and Fort Worth, including news, upcoming events, and the real estate market here. Jack and I are Realtors located in Fort Worth, so we like to think we know what's going on in the area. Time Codes: 01:19 - Government collapse is right around the corner 04:35 - Luncheon with Betsy Price 12:43 - Mortal combat Texas editi...

In this episode, we discuss the animals escaping from the Dallas zoo. We also talk about a new statue without a head that has us scratching our heads. If you are living in Texas, there is good news! Texas may be putting its taxes to good use! We explain why it may be time to hide your crypto. Lastly, we talk about Mesquite's die-hard Tom Cruise fans. Please subscribe if you want to be the fir...

In this episode, we discuss a new app called Rhithm coming to the DFW area and why it might be a bad thing. We also talk about two companies we think should exist and why your non-compete is noncompliant. If you are looking to move into a new home, we'll give you tips on upgrades you should avoid! Then we wrap it up with a company that has the pathway to new ownership. Please subscribe if you...

Thinking about moving to Texas and wondering how much income you need to have to buy a house? In this episode of Tom Talks - Fort Worth we discuss a few simple ways to calculate how much you'll need. We'll also give you some tools to calculate how much you can borrow based on your income. It's all ballpark numbers to give you a starting point. If you want to know exactly what you wi...