Candy Evans

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

Jack Evans, R.I.P.

By Candy Evans / June 24, 2016 /

It is with a heavy heart that I write of a huge loss to the Dallas Real Estate community and to all of us: our Jack Evans. Rev. Eric Folkerth, pastor of Northaven United Methodist Church, where Evans, 86, and his spouse, George Harris, 83, are members, announced the death today. But earlier this morning, I…

John and Debbie Tolleson List Volk Estates Mansion Where a Presidential Library Was Funded

By Candy Evans / June 24, 2016 /

We have a new Hot Property, a $39 million estate that is the newest luxury listing in town. It is certainly the most expensive property on the market in the Park Cities, and the sale will set soaring new records. There are guest and green houses, a pool, two spas, tennis and volleyball courts, a…

Go Beyond the Door With Masonite (and Me!) Tomorrow in the Dallas Design District

By Candy Evans / June 22, 2016 /

Do you really know how important the doors in your home are? Join us tomorrow evening, June 23, to get inspired by the latest trends and discover how the door — yes, the DOOR —  can be the most dynamic element of every home design. I will be moderating a savvy Lifestyle Panel of area…

CandysDirt.com Wants Real Estate Agents to Learn How to Play it Safe This Saturday

By Candy Evans / June 22, 2016 /

That’s why we are sponsoring a self-defense seminar with Dr. Nick Chamberlain in Lakewood on Saturday from 12 high noon to 2 p.m. The location is 2114 Kidwell Street at Chamberlain’s studios. We want every Real Estate agent in Dallas to learn how to play it safe! One of the most frightening blogs I have posted…

If New York City Limits Airbnb, Can Dallas be Far Behind?

By Candy Evans / June 20, 2016 /

Recently I moderated a panel on Vacation Homes for NAREE in New Orleans, like a little over a week ago. One of my panelists was Bill Furlong of HomeAway, the nine year old Austin-based “alternative accommodation” site that runs VRBO.com and VacationRentals.com. As I may have told you, the vacation home rental industry is huge…