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Fort Worth ZIP code makes list of hottest U.S. housing markets in 2023

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Despite higher mortgage rates, Fort Worth's housing market continued to attract more people in 2023, according to a new report by Opendoor.

One Fort Worth-area ZIP code in particular – 76179 – earned top-10 status, coming in at No. 10 on the list of "hottest ZIP codes in the U.S."

The 76179 ZIP code is a large swatch in northwest Fort Worth that hugs Eagle Mountain Lake, including Saginaw, Eagle Mountain, and Lake Forest. Homes in that area are valued at $324,701 on average, although they've dropped 6 percent over the last year, as estimated by online real estate marketplace Zillow.

Other DFW zip codes that made the list include Aubrey, whose 76227 ZIP code came in as the No. 7 hottest housing market in 2023. Aubrey had massive gains over last year, moving up six places from No. 13 in 2022, with home values at $377,268 on average, and experiencing a moderate 2.4 percent dip year-over-year, according to Zillow's estimates.

Forney's 75126 ZIP code was the highest-placed DFW-area city, earning No. 6 in the report, a one-place drop from No. 5 in 2022. Home values in Forney have decreased by 7.1 percent over the last year, as estimated by fellow online real estate marketplace Zillow. Homes on the market in the area are valued at $335,608 on average.

Texas ZIP codes dominated the top 10, with two Houston-area ZIP codes claiming the top two spots: 77433 in Cypress (No. 1) and 77493 in Katy (No. 2). Nine total Texas cities were recognized in the report, with Fort Worth's 76179 ZIP code making an appearance to round out the top 10.

The report also uncovered several under-the-radar neighborhoods where new listings increased throughout 2023. ZIP code 75407 in Princeton, a North Texas city about 43 miles northeast of Dallas, ranked No. 1 in Opendoor's "hidden gems" list with homes priced between $400,000-$600,000.

Royse City, 31 miles northeast of Dallas, made a name for itself as the No. 6 best "hidden gem" housing market with homes under $300,000.

"Newly built homes, like many in these [hidden gem] neighborhoods, are becoming a more accessible option, and developers continue to invest in these areas," the report said. "If [homebuyers are] looking for something move-in ready, take the time to explore these up-and-coming places."

Other "hidden gem" neighborhoods in Opendoor's report include Central Texas cities like Marble Falls (78654) and Bulverde (78163), and Rosenberg (77471) outside Houston.

Opendoor's hottest ZIP codes of 2023 are:

No. 1 – Cypress, Texas (77433)
No. 2 – Katy, Texas (77493)
No. 3 – Clarksville, Tennessee (37042)
No. 4 – Yukon, Oklahoma (73099)
No. 5 – Summerville, South Carolina (29486)
No. 6 – Forney, Texas (75126)
No. 7 – Aubrey, Texas (76227)
No. 8 – New Braunfels, Texas (78130)
No. 9 – San Antonio, Texas (78253)
No. 10 – Fort Worth, Texas (76179)

The study examined the U.S. ZIP codes where people bought homes the fastest in 2023, using local Multiple Listing Services (MLS) data in markets where Opendoor operates. The ZIP codes were ranked by the total number of homes that went into contract within 90 days of listing.

The report can be found on opendoor.com.

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Fort Worth clothing brand Dickies to relocate HQ to California

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After more than a century, workwear clothing brand Dickies is leaving Fort Worth for new headquarters on the West Coast. It will be moving from its current space at 500 Taylor St., at the top floor of The Tower, to California, with an estimated completion date of late spring 2025.

The company is relocating to Costa Mesa, home of its parent VF Corp, the footwear and apparel firm that owns brands such as Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Jansport, and Eastpak; VF Corp acquired Dickies in 2017.

"By co-locating Dickies with our Vans team in Costa Mesa, we will create an even more vibrant campus where creativity and best practice sharing can thrive through greater collaboration and connections – creating a dynamic and innovative environment similar to our other VF co-branded offices," says a Dickies representative in a statement, according to NBC 5.

According to Dickies, about 120 employees at the headquarters will be affected, but not those working at the local distribution facility, warehouses, and stores.

"We are deeply grateful for our Dickies associates’ dedication and hard work and want to recognize the camaraderie and commitment they have shown to the brand," the Dickies representative said in a statement. "Our priority is to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and care throughout this process. We will provide resources and assistance to help them navigate the next steps in their careers."

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker chimed in on the relocation decision, stating that it's an example of a Fort Worth success story.

"While we understand companies are sometimes forced to make difficult budget decisions under new leadership, we think VFC will find – as others have – that Fort Worth, Texas is ultimately a more competitive place to do business,” Parker said in a statement.

Established in Fort Worth in 1922, Dickies brand impact, which was first founded by C.N. Williamson and E.E. "Colonel" Dickie, will still be felt, even after it leaves the city: In 2017, it gained naming rights to the 14,000 square-foot Dickies Arena next to the Will Rogers Memorial Center, and later opened in 2019.

According to the company, the California move will be managed over an "extended transition period." It's expected to be completed by May 2025.

"While this was a tough call, we are confident this change will help us revitalize Dickies so we can carry on the brand’s heritage for years to come," said the company representative.

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