Candy Evans

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

Residences at the Stoneleigh: Sharp, Seductive, Crisp, and Classic

By Candy Evans / June 5, 2018 /

Gracious, upscale living has a new address in the heart of Dallas, with easy access to the Katy Trail, the Arts District, high-end shopping, and some of the city’s finest restaurants.  Live above it all at the Residences at the Stoneleigh with dramatic views of downtown, a lush greenbelt, sunrises, and sunsets from your balcony at ​2300…

Make a Splash for Summer at Four Ebby Halliday-Repped Homes in DFW

By Candy Evans / June 5, 2018 /

With summer temperatures soaring in North Texas, spending time in the pool sounds better than ever. But not any old pool will do.  I’ve found four spectacular properties represented by Ebby Halliday Realtors that exemplify some of the best outdoor living you can buy in DFW. These are sure to make a splash, whether it’s…

Kari Lehtonen’s Preston Hollow Palace Hits Market for $4,250,000. Will He Stay in Dallas?

By Candy Evans / June 4, 2018 /

  Kari Lehtonen has been a part of the Dallas Stars for the long haul, despite all those reincarnations, and now we totally know why. We totally get it. He had a great, terrific, to-die-for Preston Hollow home to come home to every night after Stars practice.    The interiors of this house — the formals, kitchen,…

The Top Three Things To Pay Attention To When Buying Property in a Home Owners Association

By Candy Evans / June 4, 2018 /

  You’ve bought a home — condo, townhome, or zero lot line in a gated community for more relaxed living. Suddenly, there are new documents you have never seen before at closing. Welcome to the world of living in a homeowner’s association!   It’s a lot of paperwork. What are three of the most important…

Get a Lot of House for Your Money in Garland with the Help of Ebby Halliday

By Candy Evans / June 1, 2018 /

When you think of high-end housing, does Garland come to mind? It should — this eastern DFW city offers some coveted gated communities with golf course views, larger lots, high-end finish-out, and custom details.  Garland is large, 57.1 square miles, and bordered by Dallas, Mesquite, Sunnyvale, Lake Ray Hubbard, Rowlett, Sachse, Murphy, and Richardson. It…