Candy Evans

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

Find Your Perfect McKinney Property with Local Experts Ebby Halliday Realtors

By Candy Evans / May 9, 2018 /

One of the most appealing things about McKinney is its beautiful blend of old and new — this community has deep roots and history, married with an embrace of modernity. The residential real estate market there reflects this, too. Some houses are older near the historic district in downtown McKinney; others are hitting the luxury…

Southlake Townhome Living Promises Big Style in These Ebby Halliday-repped Homes

By Candy Evans / May 7, 2018 /

Living in Southlake is where it’s at, and this wealthy DFW suburb has one of the highest standards of living in North Texas. People love this city of just over 31,000 for its top-rated schools, community amenities, and excellent real estate options.  Southlake is located in northeast Tarrant County, about 26 miles northwest of downtown Dallas…

Bella Custom Homes: Why I Hired Tony Visconti to Build Our Dream Home

By Candy Evans / May 4, 2018 /

Building a home is not hard at all. But for many, it can be overwhelming to think of getting it all structurally sound, then pulling it all together for a flawless, coordinated finish.  That’s one reason why we are so selective with our CandysDirt.com Preferred Home Builders: they are screened and curated, and on our…

Luxury Home Auctions: These Events Grab Attention, Sell High-end Houses Faster

By Candy Evans / May 3, 2018 /

In the big cities of America, houses worth $1 million or more make up over 4 percent of all properties, a share that has gone up 3.8 times since 2002, according to Trulia. So if you’re selling, how do you stand out and get noticed by the right buyers?  Luxury home auctions are the choice for…

Empty Nesters, We’ve Found Your Perfect Home in Prestonwood East

By Candy Evans / May 2, 2018 /

For empty nesters looking for the right-sized, updated house with a one-story floorplan, we’ve found the perfect property in Prestonwood East.  Sitting on a corner lot at 7207 Authon Dr. under arching shade trees, this home offers thoughtful spaces with graceful formals, a split floorplan, updated kitchen, and secluded swimming pool off the master. It sits…