Candy Evans

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

Ebby Halliday Realtors Brings Local Market Know-How to Allen

By Candy Evans / October 25, 2017 /

Head north to Allen to find some of the hottest real estate in DFW and a family friendly lifestyle supported by schools, parks, and amenities. With a medium household income of over $101,000, this is an affluent suburb with a lot to offer.  People want to move here, as evidenced by its fast growth over the…

Heritage Auctions Adds New Price Point Option in Real Estate

By Candy Evans / October 20, 2017 /

We know that our Maple Avenue-based Heritage Auctions is the undisputed leader in the online luxury auction business — the best place to buy art, jewelry, furnishings, handbags, books, manuscripts, wine … just about anything. They now have offices all over the world, and I do believe they have even surpassed Sotheby’s. Heritage Auctions is the largest…

Would You Buy the First House You See? Married at First Sight Comes to Dallas

By Candy Evans / October 20, 2017 /

Married at First Sight is an American reality television series based on a Danish series bearing the same name. The format created in Denmark has been adapted in the USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, France, Finland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Poland.  The series features three couples, paired up by relationship experts, who agree to…

Sneak Peek Inside 1545 W. Colorado, Grand Dame of Upcoming Heritage Oak Cliff Home Tour

By Candy Evans / October 19, 2017 /

There are many reasons why I love 1545 W. Colorado Blvd, aka the Kessler Park House With The Blue Tiled Roof. There’s the step-up from the street, so very majestic. You’re on top of the world every time you walk up, and you rev your quads to boot. The front porch!  Balcony! The front door.…

Stone of the Week: Calacatta Riviera Gives You the Look of Marble, Performance of Steel

By Candy Evans / October 18, 2017 /

Let’s start with a Maestro Color from Allied Stone, shall we? Calacatta Riviera. It’s an awesome color featuring naturalistic veining that looks like the real deal of marble. But it performs like a champ! No sealing is required EVER!!! Today everyone wants the marble look, but no one wants the hassle and maintenance. Natural marble…