Candy Evans

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

Attempted Robbery at NorthPark Mall With Toddler in Car is Third Robbery There Since December

By Candy Evans / January 28, 2016 /

I was leaving the Apple Store at NorthPark yesterday about the time this allegedly happened. I saw no police or security as I left the north door of Nordstroms at about 5 pm, though I do recall a security alarm going off in the Apple store. I think NorthPark had better install gates on the…

Is the News Media Exaggerating How Lower Oil Prices Will Affect Dallas Real Estate?

By Candy Evans / January 28, 2016 /

Even T. Boone Pickens himself is selling off part of his ranch! January is almost behind us, and most media outposts have started playing the “oil prices down = sucky real estate” cards: lower oil prices hurt the Texas economy and, therefore, its real estate. If you have real estate in Houston or Midland, oh we…

Fair Park, Ctd: LULU Salaries at the State Fair?

By Candy Evans / January 28, 2016 /

Back in December, two City Council members asked the Dallas city auditor to take a long, hard look at “the major business partners currently operating facilities at Fair Park,” chief among them the State Fair of Texas. They would be Phillip Kingston and Jennifer Staubach Gates. “There is broad skepticism that the State Fair is…

Quick Quick! Winnetka Heights Hip Pocket Cutie I Maybe Cannot Resist!

By Candy Evans / January 27, 2016 /

You won’t find this baby in MLS, no sir, she is a Hip Pocket with Brian Davis over at Dave Perry-Miller. I just happened to spot her and nabbed her for a quick post. I mean, how damn cute can a house get and be so historical??? Here is what I know… it’s a three…

Do You Really Want Your Neighbor’s Pad On Airbnb?

By Candy Evans / January 26, 2016 /

About a week or so ago, the story came out with such glee: Oak Lawn was the top trending Airbnb neighborhood in the U.S., according to a list released by the super short term lodging app. You know, the one that lets you make a hotel out of your home. It was started by two guys in…