Candy Evans

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

Ebby Halliday Brings in New Texas Premier, HSTX Title President as Martin Ripoll Retires

By Candy Evans / June 25, 2021 /

After 40 + years as a leader in the title industry, Ebby Halliday’s Martin Ripoll announced his retirement from Ebby Halliday Companies affiliate Texas Premier Title and HSTX Title. Attorney Don Tomlinson is assuming the veteran title leader’s role and has been named President of Ebby Halliday Companies affiliates brands Texas Premier Title and HSTX…

A Napa-Inspired Stunner Comes on the Market in Vaquero

By Candy Evans / June 24, 2021 /

Napa’s romantic architecture and landscape have long inspired luxury enthusiasts to make thetrip to wine country—or perhaps, many trips. But in Westlake’s renowned Vaquero community, you can enjoy a similar feeling of indulgence at this newly listed home. The custom, Napa-inspired stunner has a stone exterior, a 1,500-bottle wine cellar, and an Italian-tiled roof. Graced with lush trees, this picturesque property is a place you can cherish for years to come. …

North Dallas Airbnb Gets Totally Trashed After a Party Ends Early, Gunshots Fired

By Candy Evans / June 19, 2021 /

An Airbnb host’s worst nightmare happened to a home in North Dallas last weekend: DTX-TV reported and posted two videos of the wild parties in a North Dallas neighborhood. The property is located at 15816 Spring Creek Road in Richardson Heights Estates, which is off Coit Road near Arapaho. The party-goers trashed the house. Video…

Explore a Custom-Built Dallas Masterpiece That Captivates at Every Turn

By Candy Evans / June 17, 2021 /

With countless lavish homes in Dallas, it’s rare to find a listing that stops you in your tracks. One that is jaw-dropping, breathtaking, and completely one-of-a-kind. But, this is that rare home. Sitting in picturesque North Dallas, the unique stunner has been customized in every way and was built by Sharif & Munir for the…

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Shakes Up More Than Its New Offices

By Candy Evans / June 16, 2021 /

In life — and in business — a change of scenery can really change your perspective. That’s why Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty has been shaking things up and moving some of its offices. In April, it relocated to a spectacular new space in Fort Worth, along the brick-paved — and beloved — part of Camp Bowie…