Candy Evans

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

A Fort Worth Earth House With Rainwater Collection, Roof Misters, and the Lowest Utility Bills in North Texas

By Candy Evans / September 24, 2014 /

This is undeniably one of the most unique properties in North Texas, designed by and renovated by progressive Dutch architect named Matthijs Melchiors. Melchiors took a 1500 square foot earth home, partially built into a hillside, added square footage and all his green sensibilities to maximize energy efficiency. The result is a stunning contemporary home…

A Beach House & Privacy Question Over on SecondShelters.com

By Candy Evans / September 23, 2014 /

If you build it, can they look?

Should People Who Live in Glass Beach Houses Post Privacy Signs?

By Candy Evans / September 23, 2014 /

We recently spent some time at our family-owned second home in Maine, at Drakes Island. The community is abuzz over a few things, one of them this sign — fading — posted by one of the homeowners down at the end of the beach.

Meanwhile, Back at the Vavava Voom Vendome… Hand Carved Wood Panels Even Over the Bathtub!

By Candy Evans / September 23, 2014 /

Welcome to 3505 Turtle Creek, The Vendome, #14 A. Welcome to the private sanctuary of Dallas interior designer Bev Heil, who bought a 4780 square foot shell and customized it 100% ten years ago. Absolutely everything in the home is customized and imported, from the hinges and hardware to the rock and wood panels. We…

Majestic Mediterranean on Audubon Place, a CD FAVORITE HOME, Boasts The Biggest Dang Home Office in Texas

By Candy Evans / September 22, 2014 /

Be still my heart. I have admired 9700 Audubon from afar, always gazed at its beautifully arched doorways and windows, flushed delirious at the grounds. Very classic Nicky Oates floorplan and construction, this is not only one of the most beautiful homes in Dallas, but also one of the most functioning. The home is listed…