Candy Evans

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

Congratulations Jack and George!

By Candy Evans / June 26, 2015 /

It’s about time and we are so happy for you! “Best $90 we ever spent!”

Ian Schrager… On the Next Chapter in Hotels

By Candy Evans / June 26, 2015 /

Legendary hotelier Ian Schrager, who once rocked New York City with Studio 54, is here telling us how the purpose of a hotel is to provide way more than a bed for consumers. It should be an elevated experience. What’s elevating me is listening to him talk — heavy Brooklyn/New York accent and deep voice.…

NAREE Mid Year Economic Forecast: Blame It All on Rising Rents

By Candy Evans / June 26, 2015 /

Writing this while listening to the economics panel, so bear with me on any boo boos. The biggest takeaway from the panel of distinguished economists was how rising rents are forcing millennials into the housing market, but could also be hurting us/them and creating inflation that will ultimately lead to higher interest rates: Lawrence Yun,…

Crosland Group Plans Two Additional Major “Virginal” Developments in Design District

By Candy Evans / June 24, 2015 /

And they are creating 35 cutting edge residences on the top floors of the new Virgin Hotel in the Design District. Says Luke Crosland: Rumor has prices in the $600 a square foot-ish range. More to come on the more to come, stay tuned.  

Shawn Horcoff Lists UP Property Just ONE WEEK After Stars Say They Won’t Have Him Back

By Candy Evans / June 23, 2015 /

Update 11:00 p.m.: so I spoke to Julie P, and she gave me the scoop. Seems she put the house in Facebook Friends, which is how our friends at Busted Coverage must have found out. Julie has been busy with a new wee one! Also the Horcoffs have a baby, too, and wanted to get…