Michèle Wright- Realtor

10/16/2026

A little glimpse of the person behind the real-estate posts. 😂

I enjoy learning how things work, tackling projects, and figuring out what needs attention. That curiosity comes with me when I’m helping someone look at a home.

What are you noticing? What needs another look? What questions should we ask?

You don’t have to walk into a home search knowing everything. I’m here to help you work through it—and bring in the right professionals when we need their expertise.

Thinking about a move around Fort Worth or DFW?
https://michelewright.txluxere.com/

09/25/2026

09/24/2026

One of the things I love about Fort Worth real estate is that $500K can mean VERY different things depending on where you put the pin on the map. 🏡

You might trade square footage for a 1920s Craftsman, original hardwoods, mature trees and a neighborhood that's been telling stories for 100 years.

Move farther out, and that same budget may get you considerably more square footage, more bedrooms, a bigger lot or newer construction.

Neither one is automatically the better house.

The fun part is figuring out what YOU actually want your money to buy.

For me? You already know I'm going to stop for the original built-ins, weird little arched doorway and giant old tree. 😂

If you're looking in Fort Worth or the surrounding area and want help finding a home with a little more personality, that's my favorite kind of house hunt.

Michèle Wright, REALTOR®
Luxe Real Estate | TX Lic. #0708611

09/11/2026

It's easy to fall in love with a house.

It's the ongoing maintenance that tests the relationship. 😂

Two homes at the same price can come with VERY different costs and Saturday-morning to-do lists.

HVAC. Roof. Mature trees. Pool. Septic. Windows. Landscaping. Even the materials the house is built with.

When I'm showing homes, I want my buyers thinking beyond "Can I afford this house?" and also asking:

"What is this house going to require from me after closing?"

I put together a guide to some of the things worth considering before you buy.

https://www.txluxere.com/blog/how-much-house-maintenance-are-you-really-buying-a-fort-worth-buyers-guide/

09/09/2026

Quick shout out to my client! She’s a first time homebuyer! I’m so happy for her! 

08/28/2026

Sellers sometimes assume getting a house ready to list means renovating everything in sight.
Usually, that's not where I'd start.

Buyers notice smells, cleanliness, worn flooring, lighting, clutter and those little repairs you've lived with so long you don't even see them anymore.

I put together 7 things I see buyers notice when they walk into a Fort Worth home, and most don't require a giant renovation budget.
Before you start ripping out cabinets, let's talk. 😂

Read the full article:
https://www.txluxere.com/blog/before-you-list-7-things-fort-worth-buyers-notice-when-they-walk-into-your-home/

08/20/2026

Character or future invoice?

Usually...a little of both. 😂

Give me original hardwoods, built-ins, arched doorways and a weird little nook that serves absolutely no practical purpose.

But we're still going to talk about the roof.

One of the things I love about Fort Worth is how many genuinely interesting older homes we have. Buying one isn't about finding something flawless. It's about understanding what you're buying well enough to decide whether its particular quirks and future expenses make sense for you.

I wrote about that here:

Thinking about buying an older home in Fort Worth? Learn how to appreciate the charm while evaluating updates, major systems, renovations and potential future costs.

08/18/2026

Seller PSA: please talk to me before you start renovating. 😂
You may need considerably less than you think.

Fresh paint, removing worn carpet, a serious deep clean, curb appeal, decluttering and fixing those little things you've stopped noticing can sometimes do more than an expensive renovation.

And no, the $40,000 kitchen doesn't automatically make the house worth $40,000 more.

I broke down what I'd consider doing before selling a Fort Worth home and what deserves a conversation before you write the check.

Which improvements are worth making before selling your Fort Worth home? Learn where your prep dollars may matter most and which expensive projects may not pay you back.

08/18/2026

Sometimes TikTok actually sends you somewhere worth going. 😂

I kept seeing HustleBlendz Coffee pop up and realized there was a Fort Worth coffee spot I hadn’t tried yet… so obviously I had to fix that.

The coffee was good, but can we talk about the SIZE of that cinnamon roll?! Definitely worth the little Fort Worth coffee adventure.

I love finding local places like this hiding around the city. Have you been yet?

08/15/2026

I love an old house. Original details? Mature trees? Weird little nook nobody can explain? I'm already interested. 😂

But before we emotionally move into the pretty kitchen, I also want to know what's happening with the roof, HVAC, drainage, foundation, plumbing, electrical and whatever renovation happened in 2007.

I put together a guide to the things I encourage buyers to notice when looking at older homes in Fort Worth.
Character is wonderful. Surprises are considerably less charming.

https://michelewright.txluxere.com/blog/what-to-look-for-when-buying-an-older-home-in-fort-worth/