Candy Evans

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

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…

Trendmaker Homes Gets a New Area Leader Because DFW Homebuilding is Hopping, Really

By Candy Evans / March 27, 2019 /

We don’t like to re-publish press releases here on CandysDirt.com, kind of goes against our grain of organic reporting. But this release caught my eye because it makes a significant statement about the strength of our home building market. Trendmaker Homes, a member of the TRI Pointe Group family of premium regional homebuilders, has named…

My Neighbor is Selling Ponderosa, a Dreamy Family Ranch Retreat on Ricks that Once Had HORSES

By Candy Evans / March 23, 2019 /

“11585 East Ricks Circle has been our amazing family home for the past 18 years,” say the owners, a physician/attorney duo.  “From having soccer practice in the backyard, to gathering in the kitchen with friends, hosting family dinners and large Thanksgiving gatherings we have created some treasured memories here. This house feels like a home from the moment you step inside.”

True. The horses are gone, but the backyard is still a special and magical space for children and pets.

Compass Displaying Listing Agents Names Now on Consumer Website

By Candy Evans / March 22, 2019 /

Compass Displaying Listing Agents Names

Ebby Names Catherine Sims VP of New Core Services Division

By Candy Evans / March 22, 2019 /

News from Ebby Halliday: Catherine Sims has been named Vice President of Core Services for the Ebby Halliday Companies. Core services are real estate related companies and, well, services that touch and enhance the real estate transaction. They are necessary, but you usually have to shop around for them. Ebby’s affiliated core-service companies available to…