Candy Evans

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

Always Wanted to Live on Daria Place and Be GWB’s Neighbor? Here’s a Pretty Safe House to Do Just That!

By Candy Evans / December 10, 2014 /

No matter what your opinion of George W. Bush, he was our president for two terms and he has defined the Darias, both Lane and Place, as his kingdom. His presence on the street makes for ever greater security and scrutiny, which neighbors really like. Besides, when he’s out of town, the gates are usually…

The Williams Sonoma Gift Catalogue Hysterics: Drew Magary Nails the Ridiculous, but He’s Dead Wrong on that $2000 Espresso Machine

By Candy Evans / December 10, 2014 /

Drew Magary has published his 2014 Haters Guide to the Williams Sonoma Catalogue. You know, the ridiculous things we can fritter good money on in our perfect worlds where there is no Ferguson, MO, no discrimination, violence and no end of money. He mentions Connecticut, but we know exactly which ‘hoods in North Texas might…

This Stonebriar Manor Has Everything BUT the Horses and Reindeer to Be Your Holiday Haven 365 Days a Year

By Candy Evans / December 8, 2014 /

 Want to come home to a total retreat? Want to hear the wind rustle in the trees rather than sirens screeching on Central? If the urban waterfall sometimes gets to be too much, take a look at what this retreat has to offer. This seasoned Tudor revival compound called Stonebriar Manor, at 31 Stonebriar Way,…

A First Peek Inside the New Parkland Hospital: From Helipad to ER in 32 Seconds

By Candy Evans / December 8, 2014 /

We had a chance to take a sneak peak at the new Parkland Hospital on Harry Hines Boulevard Friday night as part of a medical conference. Of course, because my husband is an OB/GYN, we toured the OB department, labor and delivery rooms, and surgery suites. The more than billion dollar building is mighty impressive,…

Ask Candy: What Are Arts District and Uptown Condos Really Selling For in Dallas?

By Candy Evans / December 5, 2014 /

A Reader writes: I am very interested in buying a condo near downtown Dallas in an exclusive, small building. The price is over $600 per square foot. I am doing this without a Realtor for personal reasons. My question is this: I know that condo sales at the Ritz, Museum Tower and One Arts are…