Candy Evans

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

30 Days: Proposals on Last Weeks’ Ballots Shout Out Property Tax Reform

By Candy Evans / March 16, 2018 /

This year, you will still have 30 days to protest your property taxes, but the starting date comes earlier, April 15. We’ve got stories coming down the pike to get you prepped. Property taxes remain a huge topic on every homeowner’s mind. When you voted last week (or early), you were asked to respond to…

Timber Creek Ranch in Winnsborogh SOLD at Last Week’s Auction

By Candy Evans / March 15, 2018 /

You may recall our coverage of Timber Creek Ranch the last few weeks, as we led up to the March 8th sale of one of the most gorgeous ranches you will find in Texas. We even had to cancel not one, but two Staff Party events out there because the spring rain would. not. stop.…

Austin Realtors Warned About Parcels After Three Bomb Explosions — Gentrification Retaliation?

By Candy Evans / March 14, 2018 /

Update, 10:56 pm: Police have found some possible connections – the stepfather of the man who died in the package explosion knew the grandfather of another bombing victim, police say. My daughter and I were enjoying Austin ‘s SXSW over the weekend, and motoring towards Dallas Monday when news of yet another package bombing came.…

Sleek White Rock Lake Redo May be the Most Walkable Ranch in Casa Linda

By Candy Evans / March 14, 2018 /

When buyers walk into a home, they are focused, naturally, on everything the eye can see. That’s why design and photography is so important when marketing a home.  But increasingly, as this bout with Atmos Energy in some Dallas neighborhoods has taught us, the focus needs to be on the things we cannot see with…

Frisco Luxury Homes Represented by Ebby Halliday Get Local Realtor Expertise

By Candy Evans / March 12, 2018 /

Some of the most dynamic and fast-moving real estate listings in DFW are found in the northern suburbs. One of those areas is the city of Frisco, a destination for luxury buyers looking to find newer houses, fantastic public schools, and a high quality of living.   Buying or selling in a competitive market like Frisco…