Candy Evans

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

This Greek Revival Home Is The Epitome of Highland Park Elegance

By Candy Evans / February 28, 2019 /

Many set off on the quest to find the perfect Highland Park home, driving through picturesque neighborhoods hoping the prestigious properties they spot are up for sale. This traditional house in the heart of Old Highland Park will stop you in your tracks as you pass by, and lucky for you, this Fresh Offering from…

Dreamy Midway Hollow Cottage Remodel Evokes a Fairy Tale

By Candy Evans / February 28, 2019 /

I will never forget the time I first looked at homes in this part of town, Midway Hollow, on Van Ness Lane, to be exact. A Realtor told me that this was the kind of neighborhood where you come outside and see the elves dancing with little stars all around. This was in 1980 and…

City Councilman Kevin Felder Charged With Third-Degree Felony

By Candy Evans / February 27, 2019 /

Dallas City Councilman Kevin Felder surrendered Tuesday to felony charges stemming from an alleged scooter accident he is accused of fleeing from — and if convicted, those charges may mean more than a felony record. Felder, who represents District 7, has been accused of fleeing the scene of an accident where he allegedly hit someone traveling…

Firetrucks Behind the Pink Wall Early This Morning, Once Again

By Candy Evans / February 27, 2019 /

Update, 2:17 a.m: fire trucks gone, alarm off, all is well again Behind the Pink Wall! A friend who lives at Preston Towers tells me this is the scene right now at The Athena, where a loud sound is keeping everyone awake at 1:40am: hour 2 of The Athena’s fire alarm. “Two fire trucks have…

Purplebricks Stock takes Nosedive, CEOs Depart: Trouble in Disruptor Land?

By Candy Evans / February 26, 2019 /

There could be rough waters ahead for the flat-fee, UK-based brokerage disruptor Purplebricks, which is now in four U.S. states: California, Arizona, Florida, and New York. I had heard they were planning to come to Dallas and Texas also — maybe not so after this news. Purplebricks is NOT an iBuyer. It is more akin…