Candy Evans

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

Dorothy Malone, Actress, Realtor, R.I.P.

By Candy Evans / January 20, 2018 /

Update: Readers tell me Ms. Malone lived on Livingston near Inwood Road, and lived her later years as a recluse. I had no idea that the great actress Dorothy Malone lived in Dallas. She moved here from Chicago with her family, attended Ursuline, Hockaday, and SMU, and then returned in 1971 when she married Charles…

Gaynelle Henger Now at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s, Director of Sales

By Candy Evans / January 19, 2018 /

Gaynelle Henger, one of our favorite agents/managers/real estate pros, just keeps on giving us a reason to keep up with her! The former Ebby agent was Dave Perry-Miller’s Preston center office manager for three years. Last April, she left Dave Perry-Miller to join the newly branded Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Preston Center, where she brought…

Trend Report: Realtors Use Home Staging Sell Homes Faster, Make More Money

By Candy Evans / January 18, 2018 /

We all know a staged home looks better than an empty or cluttered one — that’s a no-brainer. But did you know a staged home often sells faster, and for more money? It’s why we’re seeing Realtors reaching into their own pockets to pay for home staging to help a property move fast.  I reached…

Meet Robert Reffkin, CEO of Compass Real Estate and Super Millennial

By Candy Evans / January 17, 2018 /

He is a Berkeley kid raised by a single mom, who happened to be a Realtor. Robert Reffkin saw her change brokerages three times, always looking for a better deal, each change a struggle. So as soon as he got into the business world, he decided to do what he could about it: disrupt!

Luxury Living Takes on New Heights at these Ebby Halliday Listings in Dallas

By Candy Evans / January 17, 2018 /

In and around Dallas, I’ve always got my eye on hot properties. Our luxury market is particularly impressive, with architectural gems, beautiful builds, and appealing new construction.  Some of the most incredible luxury homes are listed by Ebby Halliday Realtors, the preeminent brokerage in North Texas. Founded in 1945 on three principles — service to…