Mineral Grove Realty, LLC

10/16/2026

🌱 A New Resource for Real Estate Professionals!

I'm excited to announce that my newly published journal, CULTIVATE: A Real Estate Agent's Journal for Building Relationships, Business, and Growth, is now available on Amazon!

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CULTIVATE: A Real Estate Agent's Journal for Building Relationships, Business & Growth

10/15/2026

Friends and Neighbors in Ventana, please be aware of the boil notice.

*****IMPORTANT UPDATE (10/16, 9:42am)*****

FORT WORTH RESCINDS BOIL WATER NOTICE (10/16/2026)

FOR THE VENTANA AREA OF FORT WORTH ONLY

YOU NO LONGER NEED TO BOIL YOUR WATER!

City of Fort Worth has officially lifted the boil water notice for the Ventana area in southwest Fort Worth.

As of Friday, October 16, at 8:30 a.m., residents can safely use tap water.

WHAT WAS DONE?

• Power has been restored to the Ventana Pump Station.

• A broken water main was repaired, helping restore normal water pressure to the area.

• All water samples collected passed bacteriological testing.

• The TCEQ reviewed and approved lifting the boil water notice.

FREE BOTTLED WATER DISTRIBUTION

The bottled water distribution site will close today, Friday, October 16, at 1 p.m.

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Contact the Fort Worth Water Customer Contact Center at 817-392-4477 or via email at [email protected]

REMINDER: Your tap water is now safe to drink and NO LONGER needs to be boiled.

Please share this important update with your neighbors in the Ventana area so everyone knows the boil water notice has been lifted.

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*********BOIL WATER NOTICE UPDATE (10/15, 9:16am)************
VENTANA AREA OF FORT WORTH ONLY

The boil water notice remains in effect for the Ventana area in southwest Fort Worth.

Power was restored to the Ventana Pump Station and water pressure is back to normal. A broken water main on Benbrook Highway near Bear Creek Parkway was also repaired.

If you live in the affected area:

Continue boiling water vigorously for 2 minutes. Let it cool before drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or making ice.
Use bottled water as an alternative.
Continue these precautions until the City of Fort Worth officially lifts the notice.

Water quality testing is underway. Results are expected Friday morning, Oct. 16. If all tests pass and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approves, the City will lift the notice.

FREE BOTTLED WATER DISTRIBUTION

In the field at Ventana Parkway and Barco Road.

Distribution hours:
Thursday, Oct. 15: Until noon and 6–9 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16: 6–9 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 16, 6–9 p.m.: Only if water quality tests fail.

Limit: One case per vehicle for customers in the affected area.

This notice does NOT affect the City of Benbrook or Benbrook Water Authority customers.

Questions? Call 817-392-4477.

More information: www.fortworthtexas.gov/water

Please share this important information with neighbors in the affected area.

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BOIL WATER NOTICE
VENTANA AREA OF FORT WORTH ONLY

Fort Worth Water has issued a precautionary boil water notice for the Ventana area in southwest Fort Worth only after a power outage at the Ventana Pump Station caused water pressure to drop.

If you live in the affected area:
Bring water to a vigorous boil for 2 minutes. Let it cool before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or making ice.
Use bottled water as an alternative.
Continue boiling water until the City of Fort Worth officially lifts the notice.

Fort Worth is conducting water quality testing and will notify residents when the water is safe to drink without boiling.

Questions? Call 817-392-4477.

Please share this important information with neighbors in the affected area.

FREE BOTTLED WATER DISTRIBUTION
In the field at Ventana Parkway and Barco Road

Distribution hours:
Wednesday, Oct. 14: 8:30–11 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15: 6–9 a.m. and 6–9 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16: 6–9 a.m.

Limit: One case per vehicle for customers in the affected area.
This notice does NOT affect the City of Benbrook or Benbrook Water Authority customers.

More info at www.fortworthtexas.gov/water

10/14/2026

🍂 Sellers: Buyers are forming an opinion before they’ve seen the whole house.

When a buyer walks through the door, the little things can start adding up quickly—and they aren’t always the things a seller expects.

They may notice:

🏡 How the home smells — pets, cooking, air fresheners, or a home that’s been closed up.

💡 How bright it feels — open blinds, clean windows, and good lighting can make a noticeable difference.

🚪 How well it has been maintained — a sticking door, dripping faucet, burned-out bulb, or loose handle may seem small, but several little items can create a bigger impression.

📦 How easily they can picture themselves there — too much furniture or clutter can make it harder to see the space rather than the stuff.

🌿 What they saw before they ever walked inside — the front yard, walkway, porch, and entry have already started telling the story.

Preparing a home for the market doesn’t necessarily mean making expensive improvements. Sometimes it means taking a fresh look at the details a buyer will experience.

Thinking about selling? Before deciding what needs to be updated, repaired, or changed, start with a conversation about what actually matters in your market.

10/13/2026

Let’s help out an intern.

Help one of their Volunteers!

If you’re active duty within 2 years of separation OR a veteran who completed TAP, please take this quick 10–15 minute anonymous survey!

Scan the QR code or click the link to help reshape transition support: https://form.jotform.com/262194127277158

Help one of our Volunteers!

Emily has interned at the NMCRS Fort Worth office since May of this year. As she wraps up her Master of Social Work internship before graduating in December, she needs your help with her capstone research on military transition programs.

If you’re active duty within 2 years of separation OR a veteran who completed TAP, please take this quick 10–15 minute anonymous survey!

Scan the QR code or click the link to help reshape transition support: https://form.jotform.com/262194127277158

10/13/2026

Our newest listing is ready for its next owner. Check out 212 Cindy St. in Keller, TX, on Sunday, Oct. 18th.

Owned and occupied by the original owner, this property reflects years of care and offers an excellent opportunity to add your own personal updates. The living area features a brick wood-burning fireplace and a vaulted ceiling, while the kitchen offers abundant wood cabinetry and workspace. Large windows and glass doors provide natural light and convenient access to the outdoor living area. Step outside to a covered back patio, providing additional space for outdoor dining, relaxing, or entertaining.

10/13/2026

🍂 October is a great month to talk about your real estate plans—even if moving isn’t on your immediate calendar.

Real estate decisions rarely begin the day someone decides to buy or sell. They often start months earlier with questions:

🏡 What is my home worth in today’s market?
🔑 What would I need to do before I’m ready to buy?
📦 Should I sell first or buy first?
💰 How much cash should I plan to have available?
📅 Is now the right time—or would waiting make more sense for me?

You don’t have to be ready to make a move to start the conversation.

At Mineral Grove Realty, LLC, we believe good real estate decisions begin with good information. Our job isn’t to rush you into a transaction—it’s to help you understand your options so you can make the decision that works for you.

If buying, selling, relocating, or simply planning ahead is somewhere on your horizon, October is a great time to start preparing.

🍁 What real estate question has been on your mind lately?

10/01/2026