Candy Evans

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

Desco Fine Homes Builds It Right the First Time for Luxury Custom Homebuyers

By Candy Evans / May 10, 2017 /

When it comes to building a new custom home or remodeling an existing one, the task of hiring a builder can feel overwhelming. DFW has no shortage of professionals who specialize in luxury builds. How to find one with the experience and integrity to create something with superior craftsmanship, and a timeless marriage of function…

Dallas Taxpayers Subsidizing Apartment TIFs at $94,000 per Unit!

By Candy Evans / May 5, 2017 /

  [Editor’s Note: This story is the opinion of the writer and should not be interpreted as an endorsement. CandysDirt.com does not make endorsements in political races — yes, even when our founder is running!] Tomorrow is election day in Dallas, and as you know, I am running for Dallas City Council in District 11.…

BungoBox Makes Moving Easier and More Convenient with Earth-Friendly Boxes

By Candy Evans / April 20, 2017 /

Earth Day is April 22, and it’s a perfect time to think about a moving solution that’s easier and less wasteful than traditional cardboard boxes. BungoBox offers sturdy, reusable plastic boxes for moving, delivered to your door and picked up when you’re done. Moving is always a headache, but this is a product that makes it less…

A Tale of Two Houses: Luxury on the East and West Sides of White Rock Lake

By Candy Evans / April 19, 2017 /

For buyers looking for luxury in East Dallas, I’ve got a tale of two houses on the east and west sides of White Rock Lake. Both are custom build houses, and both have the attention to detail and higher-end features you’d expect in such a property. Both are situated in established, coveted neighborhoods. And both…

OhSoCynthia’s UP Home Hits Market for Less Than $1.2M, And is Oh So Wonderful!

By Candy Evans / April 12, 2017 /

This darling doll house of a home — in University Park! —belongs to one of the most successful bloggers in Dallas, Cynthia Smoot of Oh So Cynthia! fame. It just came on the market and I know you will think this is a leftover April Fool’s joke but, really, 4,000 square feet for under $1.2 million…