Candy Evans

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

Northwest Dallas Neighborhood Tops This ’50s Cottage Cutie

By Candy Evans / February 21, 2019 /

Look at this charming, neat-as-a-pin, well-decorated, freshly painted three-bedroom and two-refinished-baths ranch in Northwest Dallas. I know what you will think: God that’s adorable! Storybook cottage, Property Brothers style. The home is located west of Marsh Lane south of Royal Lane. It’s on a juicy, .22-acre treed lot. The trees are abundant in this part…

Look Inside a Timeless Highland Park Stunner on a Coveted Block

By Candy Evans / February 21, 2019 /

Sitting pretty on Gillon Avenue and Highland Drive, one of the most coveted blocks in Highland Park, this custom-built house is seeking its second owner ever. It needs stylish inhabitants to match its grand presence. Are you up to the task? It almost feels like an honor to live here, as if a treasure is…

Dallas Builders Association Member Spotlight: David Goettsche of Desco Fine Homes

By Candy Evans / February 15, 2019 /

You probably already know, but David Goettsche of Desco Fine Homes doesn’t really have former clients. Goettsche has a fan club.  (Spoiler alert: I’m practically the president of Goettsche’s fan club!) It’s easy to see why Goettsche and his brand have amassed such an ardent following during his 31 years in business, as the Dallas-based…

This French-Inspired Preston Hollow Home Is an Absolute Dream

By Candy Evans / February 14, 2019 /

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest French-inspired home of them all? In Dallas, it’s this Preston Hollow stunner. Looking at this fabulous abode, it seems like horses and carriages should be lining up to drop off guests in sparkly dresses and penguin suits. The romantic architecture and immaculately landscaped shrubbery transport you…

There’s Room For Everyone, Disruption Panel Proves at Dallas Builders Event

By Candy Evans / February 8, 2019 /

I had the privilege of moderating a panel stuffed to the gills with creative, talented real estate professionals yesterday at the Dallas Builders Association’s luncheon. The panel, featuring some of the top disruptors in the industry, had a lively discussion with one overarching theme: there’s room for everyone in this new playing field for the…