Candy Evans

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

Tax Season: When It Comes to Property Taxes, Treat Your Home Like the Commercial Big Boys

By Candy Evans / May 16, 2013 /

Should you treat your home like a commercial property when it comes to property taxes? For many, a home is their biggest single investment. So why NOT do what the big boys do and scrutinize every expense on your home, from repairs and maintenance to property taxes? We reached out to Rob Wheelock for a sneak peak…

Lesson From a Mile-Wide Tornado: Get Yourself a Tornado Shelter!

By Candy Evans / May 16, 2013 /

We built a storm room in our home, and of course it’s filled with junk that would survive a tornado while we blow away. Maybe it’s better to have one of these always available: New Day Tornado Shelters, $3200 fresh from Tulsa, OK where they certainly know a thing or two about twisters. Our hearts…

An Art Dwelling: How Paul Adelson Sells a 24/7 Relationship With Art Affordably

By Candy Evans / May 15, 2013 /

To say Paul Adelson lives art is an understatement. The sixty-something collector of 20th century modern art feels strongly that art should complement, not match the architecture. He should know: Paul has been a consultant on public art collections for more than 25 years, with such clients tucked under his belt as Chase Bank, Coca-Cola,…

King of Man Caves on Steroids: Preston Hollow Estate Offers a Million Dollar Plus Carriage House Luxury Garage

By Candy Evans / May 14, 2013 /

 I tell my husband outright, “the garage is YOUR room and you can decorate it any way you want!” This is truly an “Oh My God” home. Not only do you get a beautiful, has-everything-plus Preston Hollow estate east side of Preston Road — hello, St. Mark’s! — with stunning landscaping, five bedrooms including a…

We Like to Watch. We Like to Drink. We Like to Drink With Realtors and Talk REX 2013!

By Candy Evans / May 14, 2013 /

Nothing is better after a long day of showings and trying to find homes in the corners of this hot real estate market than grabbing a drink or two with fellow House Porn lovers, and networking with other real estate professionals! So, on Wednesday, May 15th, join the folks from Real Estate Expo 2013, at…