Candy Evans

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

Oh the Drama, South of LBJ, $750k, NOT in MLS

By Candy Evans / May 3, 2015 /

Are you one of those who say that in order to have a spanking new home south of LBJ, you have to shell out at least a million? And have a utility bill taller than Reunion Tower? Well, this off-market listing at 4029 Adrian Drive is about to make you put your money where your…

Waltzing Matilda Tunes a Walkable 1926 East Dallas Craftsman to Us for Under $500k

By Candy Evans / May 1, 2015 /

How about living with a little charm in your life every single day? And who says that if you love in Dallas, you cannot get an historical home of yesteryear that evokes F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald in every corner? Take a look at this circa 1926 Craftsman on a huge, .21 acre lot in…

You’re So Hip: It’s May 1, and Time for the Debut of HipPocket!

By Candy Evans / May 1, 2015 /

Update: This is a mobile app only open to licensed Realtors. Another tool to help Realtors communicate with lightening speed on their mobile devices, where let’s face it, we all live with each other. Download HipPocket on thebApple App Store today http://hppkt.co/GetHipPocket You know about The Unlisted, and Facebook Friends, the private real estate social networks…

Monday Morning Millionaire Teaser: Every Home Needs a Pedicure Chair and Hair Salon!

By Candy Evans / May 1, 2015 /

  It’s true, you need these items in your home: a pedicure chair with warm, oscillating water and massage chair, and a place to sit while your hair gets done. I’m telling you, this is the new must-have in luxury Dallas real estate. Come back for details on Monday!

Will Oil Declines Hurt Texas Housing? Not If We Could Export Oil…

By Candy Evans / April 30, 2015 /

It’s the elephant in the room: could the energy downturn put the brakes on our Texas’ housing boom? Texas has enjoyed one of the strongest housing markets in the nation. We were barely nicked by the recession. Couple of reasons for that: 1. Our strong energy market kept the jobs going and… 2. Texas by…