Candy Evans

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

An Art-Filled Night with Neighbors: The McKenzie Nears Completion on Harvard Avenue

By Candy Evans / May 11, 2018 /

If we have not told you before, we are telling you now: we are living differently in Dallas. Baby boomers are leaving their large homes, shedding the most square footage consumption in the history of the world. No other generation has lived in such grand homes as have the Boomers. And when it comes time…

Rudy Giuliani and Kevin O’Leary (Mr. Wonderful) in Dallas Tuesday Night at Megatel Homes’ Mega Realtor Event

By Candy Evans / May 10, 2018 /

I cannot call it a party, because it was so much more. I have been to a lot of Realtor’s parties. This one REALLY topped them all. Zach Ipour, founder and CEO of Megatel homes, threw a MEGA EVENT Tuesday night, a VIP experience, for the North Texas Real Estate world at Mercer Crossing, the…

Yes, There Are Driver-Less Cars in Frisco This Week: Introducing the Nation’s First Self-Driving Car Service

By Candy Evans / May 9, 2018 /

I am fully on board with the $80 billion driverless car industry. Last weekend, I was almost creamed by a speeding black Mercedes whose driver ignored the stop sign at Park Lane and Douglas in Old Preston Hollow. (There are four.) Fortunately, I waited and thusly avoided a wreck. I also spent 2 hours on…

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…