Candy Evans

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

McKinney Student Wins 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee!

By Candy Evans / May 31, 2018 /

We get emails from people all the time, asking where the best place to live in North Texas is if you seek a high quality public school. Tonight, the answer would be McKinney.  Karthik Nemmani of McKinney is the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. He won Thursday night, by spelling the word “koinonia” .…

Joe Pool Lake Without Reserve: How About a Vacation Home Year Round?

By Candy Evans / May 28, 2018 /

We have a treat for you this Memorial Day that will not only give you something to remember, it will change the way you live every Memorial Day for years to come. Next year, you will thank me for telling you all about this gemstone of a home that will be auctioned off June 12…

Find the Ultimate Luxury High-Rise Living with the Expertise of Ebby Halliday Realtors

By Candy Evans / May 25, 2018 /

Hi-rise living is a popular option, especially in some of the best buildings in Dallas. Whether you’re buying or selling a hi-rise home, you need an expert on board to help navigate the process.  I’ve found the Realtors at Ebby Halliday to be some of the most knowledgeable in the business, and they certainly get…

The Best Kept Real Estate Secret in North Texas: Farmers Branch

By Candy Evans / May 25, 2018 /

What if I told you about a splash of dirt that was just north of LBJ near Marsh Lane, verdantly green, faces an idyllic lake with a bridge where the kids can fish, ducks can prance, a weekend Farmer’s Market is within walking distance, and your taxes are among the lowest in Texas? Oh and…

Taking it to the Next Level: Spilling the Secret Sauce of How Agents Get Listings

By Candy Evans / May 22, 2018 /

Come to The House of Blues tomorrow, May 23rd, from 9-12. Meet American Idol finalist Ron “Congo Ron” who will be performing and signing autographs!  And then learn how to take it to the next level. And bring your notepad: you are going to hear all the trade secrets you have ever wanted to hear…