Candy Evans

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

Site of Preston Place Condos Razed by Fire Finally Sells to Houston Developer

By Candy Evans / January 20, 2022 /

The nearly two-acre property at Preston and Northwest Highway in the multi-family enclave known as “Behind the Pink Wall,” has finally sold. The property has changed hands almost five years after the tragic fire that decimated Preston Place Condominiums, killed one resident, and left owners homeless while still making payments. All that remained of the…

Hostages Safe, Hostage-Taker Dead, as 11-Hour Long Siege at Synagogue Ends in Colleyville

By Candy Evans / January 16, 2022 /

Worshippers taken hostage at the Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville are safe and an armed man, who violently interrupted Saturday’s Sabbath services, was killed after an 11-hour standoff with law enforcement Saturday. The services were being live-streamed for those who did not wish to attend in person due to Covid, when a gunman, shouting…

Residents in Colleyville Evacuated Due to Hostage Situation at Local Synagogue

By Candy Evans / January 15, 2022 /

Colleyville Police confirm the nearly nine-hour hostage standoff has concluded: “Update at 9:55pm: The SWAT situation in Colleyville is resolved and all hostages are safe. We continue to work in partnership with the FBI to finalize all details.” From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Facebook posts: “Colleyville police are conducting SWAT operations around the 6100…

Former Centrum Resident And Convicted Murderer Robert Durst Has Died

By Candy Evans / January 13, 2022 /

Robert Durst, a wealthy New York real estate heir who was convicted last year of murdering his best friend, Susan Berman, and suspected in several other deaths, including that of his first wife, died in Los Angeles earlier this week. He was 78 and worth an estimated $100 million. He was the son of New…

This University Park Gem Hit The Market And Sold With a Bang to Cap Off 2021

By Candy Evans / January 13, 2022 /

In many ways, Dallas real estate has never been more exciting, especially with bidding wars aplenty and buyers always keeping their eyes peeled for that perfect listing. And this home at 3616 Haynie Avenue in University Park caused a flurry of activity when it was listed toward the end of 2021. Hitting the market in…