Candy Evans

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

DFW Homeowners Building Big Value in Their Properties with These Projects

By Candy Evans / December 16, 2016 /

Thank you Capital One for sponsoring this post. Your home is likely the biggest investment of your lifetime, and building up its value can help you make the most of your money, especially in a market that continues to see increasing values. Over my many years as a real estate reporter, and recently armed with…

Drama in 3500 Block of Beverly Drive in Highland Park

By Candy Evans / December 15, 2016 /

Update 4:00 pm: Very sad to report that the man, who was an intruder, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. When police arrived on the scene, the intruder refused to surrender.  SWAT was called and they were able to evacuate two people from the residence from the roof.  Then when SWAT entered the home, they…

Home Equity Loans Can Help DFW Homeowners Make Landscaping Dreams Come True

By Candy Evans / December 14, 2016 /

Thanks to Capital One for sponsoring this post. When it comes to increasing a property’s value, beautiful, lush landscaping is a top option for homeowners. Nothing woos buyers like fabulous curb appeal and an oasis of a backyard that turns your property into paradise. Fresh, sophisticated landscaping has the added benefit of bringing years of…

Kevin Caskey Leaves Dallas City Center for Nathan Grace

By Candy Evans / December 13, 2016 /

Well, it’s going to be an interesting evening at MetroTex Association of Realtor’s Awards and Installation bash Wednesday night. For maybe the first time ever, two brokers from the same firm are vying for Metrotex Broker of the Year… That would be Russell Berry and Kevin Caskey, two of three finalists, and both with Nathan…

BREAKING: O’Neil Ford-Designed Penson House on Armstrong to be Demolished, Lute Riley New Owner

By Candy Evans / December 9, 2016 /

When the O’Neil Ford-designed Penson house at 3756 Armstrong Parkway sold at auction Sept. 27, a handsome gentleman with white hair was the buyer. He walked out of the house that day smiling broadly with his agent, Allie Beth Allman. He was Lute Riley of the Honda car dealership fame. As we told you, he…