Candy Evans

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

DFW’s Abnormally Hyper Current Real Estate Market Likely To Get Back to Normal Levels in ’16, ’17

By Candy Evans / October 17, 2015 /

As I mentioned in my live-blogging at MetroTex Association of Realtor’s annual “state of the DFW Real Estate union” that happened today, Dr. James Gaines, chief economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, told 300 plus DFW real estate agents that we might expect a slowdown in the frenetic market we are…

Fort Worth Friday: Fairmount Historic Craftsman Bungalow Bursting With Color!

By Candy Evans / October 16, 2015 /

by Eric Prokesh Talk to any agent these days and be prepared to listen to complaints about low inventory. That appears to go double for historic Fairmount, with its period charm, its proximity to the trendy restaurants and bars of Magnolia, and millions in city funds committed to rejuvenate the South Side. Better move fast:…

Forecast 2016: Pete Sessions Says He is Not For Housing Tax on Transportation, or Trump, But Would Support Him IF He’s the Party’s Nominee

By Candy Evans / October 16, 2015 /

  Note: I tried to live blog for you this morning, then lost my connection – good ole AT&T! Good morning! I’m sitting here at MetroTex’s Forecast 2016 and Britt Fair is the emcee. Seems like every Realtor is Dallas is here. Pete Sessions is about to take the stage, followed by Jim Gaines, of…

O Alert: Just Hit MLS, This Sleek, Stunning, Go GaGa Preston Hollow Ranch is Making Me Quiver… (Know What I Mean?)

By Candy Evans / October 16, 2015 /

Once in awhile we publish a house that is so fabulous, we say it’s the “O-Alert”. When I give out the “O-Alert”, you know this is one piece of House Porn you just stop everything for and LOOK! Feast your eyes on this fresh listing: a simple 1950’s ranch at 6722 Norway, between Thackery and…

Who Bought 1704 West Colorado, the Kessler Park Beauty Set to be “Auctioned” This Past July?

By Candy Evans / October 15, 2015 /

You recall the story of 1704 West Colorado, yes? OK, I will refresh: The Spanish-style mansion at 1704 W. Colorado Blvd. that has been admired far and near in Dallas — named one of the “Most Beautiful Homes in Dallas” by D Magazine and featured on the Dallas Open Days Garden Conservancy Tour, — this Kessler…