Candy Evans

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

Campaign Trail Report: I Heart Northwood Hills, and You Will LOVE This Family Friendly MidCent on Brookridge

By Candy Evans / April 7, 2017 /

One of the best things about campaigning for Dallas City Council is getting to see so many homes across my District, District 11. Oh oh the places I go, people I meet, houses I snoop into! We have some of the most amazing homes in Dallas and we have topography with a capital T! Being…

Highland Park Luxury Custom Home Is Built by a Builder for a Builder, and It Shows!

By Candy Evans / April 4, 2017 /

What does a custom builder do when he wants to create a home for himself and his family? The beautiful Highland Park home at 3400 Harvard Ave. is the answer. This inspiring property sits on nearly a 70-foot corner lot in Highland Park. It was built in 2005 by Richard Means of RAM Custom Homes for his family, and…

Be the First to Own This Mediterranean Spanish Revival in Old Preston Hollow

By Candy Evans / March 31, 2017 /

You’ll find something new in Old Preston Hollow with a freshly completed Mediterranean Spanish revival with a posh address. Just completed in December 2016, the sprawling home at 5326 Edlen Dr. is one surprising space after another in its 13,000 square feet. Sitting on just over one acre with dual gated entries, it was designed by…

Just 30 Minutes from Downtown Dallas, Find Enchantment on this 14-Acre Heath Property

By Candy Evans / March 29, 2017 /

I’ve found the perfect antidote to the stress of city living, and it’s just 30 minutes from downtown Dallas! The lakefront property at 1 Candlelite Trail in Heath sits on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. On its more than 13 acres, you’ll find two fully stocked ponds, plenty of room for horses, a barn, and 5,500 fully irrigated…

Nestled into Bachman Creek, This Strait Lane Estate Is Stunning, Yet Unpretentious

By Candy Evans / March 28, 2017 /

The gracious estates along Strait Lane invite a certain mystery. Set back from the road with ample acreage, these properties are some of the most exclusive — and luxurious — in Dallas. Today, I’d like to tell you about one that truly impresses. Calleja Way is a winding cul-de-sac with one property, at its end –…