In this episode of Dallas Dirt, Candy Evans sits down with Abteen Vaziri, founder and CEO of Uptown Companies Incorporated, and a recent New York transplant on a mission to transform Dallas's real estate landscape.

Vaziri's explains the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, designed to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors.

Vaziri also discusses the dynamic between public and private sectors in fostering real estate growth. He highlights successful models of public-private partnerships like the resurgence of the Statler Hotel project that benefitted from multiple funding sources, including EB-5 financing and historical tax credits.

Join Candy Evans on this episode of Dallas Dirt as she interviews the dynamic real estate duo, Brit Ewers and Zach Staats of the Ewers team. Specializing in Las Colinas, Irving, and Dallas, Britt and Zach share their journey of real estate mastery, from their beginnings to their innovative marketing strategies. Discover insights into the transformation of Las Colinas and the Dallas Medical District, the appeal of townhomes, and the booming amenities in these communities. Plus, learn valuable tips on maintaining client relationships and hear about the Ewers team's exciting projects and personal pursuits in the Dallas area.

Dallas Dirt Host Candy Evans engages with Elizabeth Beck, District 9 Fort Worth City Council representative, and Wes Hoblit, Managing Director of the Fort Worth Master Plan office. The discussion highlights Fort Worth's burgeoning real estate market, the impact of the DFW airport, the challenges of urban planning, responding to rapid population growth, and the importance of maintaining housing affordability. Beck and Hoblit also emphasize the efficiency of Fort Worth’s permitting process compared to Dallas, and discuss the city's strategic initiatives, including a new land trust and transit projects like the Tex Rail extension. The episode underscores Fort Worth's appeal as a livable city with diverse housing options, historical significance, and future developments like Panther Island.