Candy Evans

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

Midway Hills Midcentury Modern Offers Atomic Era Charms on Over 1/3 Acre

By Candy Evans / October 3, 2017 /

Homebuyers love midcentury modern residential design and I’ve found a fabulous example in the established Dallas neighborhood of Midway Hills.  The 1953 house at 10239 Better Dr. was taken to the studs in 2009, redesigned by renowned architect Doug Hildinger. Sitting on 0.37 acres, this property offers big buyer wants, from atomic-era curb appeal and excellent indoor-outdoor…

From LA to Dallas, Rachel Norris and Katy Tomaszczuk are a Serious Team of Hollywood and Home!

By Candy Evans / September 28, 2017 /

As we all know, the average U.S. Realtor is in their late 50s, or maybe even early 60s by now. Of course, 60 is the new 50. But lately, I have seen a proliferation of young, energetic agents dazzling the Dallas scene who are mighty bright and mighty fine. Some are native Texans — Dallasites,…

RIP: Our Frank Welch Was a Dutch Uncle Supreme

By Candy Evans / September 28, 2017 /

There is one thing I always want to know when an agent tells me about a cool listing — especially a celebrity listing: how did you get it? Often the agent knows the celeb owner, is related, or has an interesting story that shows how connections can lead to listings. Tricia Weiner, who is listing…

Ebby Halliday Realtors Brings Local Expertise to Homebuyers in McKinney

By Candy Evans / September 27, 2017 /

About 35 miles north of downtown Dallas, there’s a picturesque city that’s been attracting residents for its small-town feel and strong sense of community since the 1800s.  But McKinney is hardly a small town anymore. With a population of more than 168,000, it is one of the fastest-growing cities in America. But it has never…

Breaking: Nathan Grace Partners Up With CENTURY 21 Judge Fite

By Candy Evans / September 26, 2017 /

Word on the street last week was that Berkshire Hathaway had gone shopping in Dallas once again, this time snapping up the boutique Nathan Grace Real Estate. But no, it wasn’t Berkshire H.  It was CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company, with Jim Fite as president, who answers their phone as “the official real estate company…