Brenda Masse

Brenda Masse is content marketing and social media manager for CandysDirt.com.

Weird AC Situations That Will Have You Scratching Your Head

By Brenda Masse / February 28, 2026 /

“Dependable … reliable … cool …” These are the words you want to associate with your HVAC unit, definitely not “strange” or “weird.” Yet that is what we have for you today: odd HVAC situations our inspectors encountered in the field that were definitely out of the ordinary. Take a look and see what you…

Livin’ That White Rock Lake Life in Lake Park Estates

By Brenda Masse / February 25, 2026 /

There’s nothing I love more than finding a really terrific home in a fantastic neighborhood for a great price, and this week’s Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters, Senior Loan Officer with First Horizon is all three. Lake Park Estates is one of those great East Dallas neighborhoods where people love to…

Texas Winter Temperature Highs and Lows Are Hard on Your HVAC — Here Are Some Tips To Get You Through Them

By Brenda Masse / February 21, 2026 /

When it’s in the 80s during the day and the 30s at night, you know you’re going through a Texas winter. It’s around this time of year that, after relying on their heaters for a couple of months, people start needing to switch back and forth from heat to AC, which is harder on the…

Life Atop The Ritz-Carlton Residences Is Like Walking Into a Painting

By Brenda Masse / February 18, 2026 /

“High luxury” is how Ebby Halliday agent Tricia Weiner describes her listing on the 18th floor of the Ritz-Carlton Residences. From the masterful design of the home to the exceptional service afforded owners by the Ritz-Carlton, there isn’t much that compares at this level in Dallas. This week’s Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by…

Kickstart Your Heart With These Valentine’s Day Electrical Problems

By Brenda Masse / February 14, 2026 /

Electricity is so ubiquitous at this point in the 21st century that it’s a relationship we take for granted, and there’s no greater heartbreak than when the power goes out. That’s why electrical problems can be such a big deal, even downright scary. And when the power is out, like a sudden breakup, you can’t…