Candy Evans

Candy Evans, founder and publisher of CandysDirt.com, is one of the nation’s leading real estate reporters.

Dallas Builders Association Hosts Debate Between D13 Candidates Jennifer Gates and Laura Miller

By Candy Evans / April 3, 2019 /

A few weeks ago, there was much buzz in North Dallas about a scheduled debate between District 13 Councilwoman Jennifer Staubach Gates and her challenger, former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller for March 28. Preston Hollow People organized the event, which swelled up to 250 seats at Preston Hollow United Methodist Church. It was reported that 80 people…

Did We have Some Fun on April Fool’s Day? Oh My, Yes!

By Candy Evans / April 2, 2019 /

Sorry if we “got cha” yesterday, April 1, April Fools Day. It is a CandysDirt.com tradition to fool you on April Fool’s Day. We had three April Fool’s posts. So naughty. One, Jon Anderson’s “Tinder Home” post, which I thought was brilliant and am trademarking that name tomorrow. Move out of the way, Zillow, Tinder…

Tickets are Selling Out FAST for the Park Cities Historic & Preservation Society Luncheon

By Candy Evans / March 31, 2019 /

Tickets for the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society keynote luncheon are selling out quickly – which reminds me, I have a speech to write! It is a great honor to have been asked by this fantastic group to be the keynote luncheon speaker on April 10, 2019 … one week from Wednesday!

Sick of City Taxes? Our Fave Royse City Farmhouse is Reduced & On Tour This Weekend

By Candy Evans / March 29, 2019 /

Our favorite Royce City farmhouse is fancy pants, an authentic farmhouse completely redone with modern conveniences. You get the Modern Farmhouse vibe, but retain tons of character in a well done, high quality make-over. Kind of reminds you of a barn-dominium with an agricultural exemption. Asking price was $645,000, now reduced to $587,500.

This Custom Home in the Park Cities Is a Parisian Show-Stopper

By Candy Evans / March 28, 2019 /

Design trends come and go, but the timeless architecture at this newly listed Park Cities home will never go out of style. Approaching the stately manor, it feels like you’ve entered the poshest part of Paris thanks to a cast-stone façade, circular stone walkway, and an enchanting fountain that may allure you to throw a…