Candy Evans

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

Allie Beth Allman’s Susan Mathews is Westlake’s No. 1 Realtor

By Candy Evans / March 11, 2021 /

While it may appear as a small Texas community, Westlake is actually so much more. And no one understands the area, and the dynamic local real estate market, quite like Allie Beth Allman & Associates agent Susan Mathews.  Susan was recently named 2020’s No. 1 producer in Westlake by MLS, which reflects an expert knowledge…

Tiffany McKinzie And HALL Arts Residences: A Match Made in High-Rise Heaven?

By Candy Evans / March 5, 2021 /

I first met Tiffany McKinzie back when I was more blonde than white-haired, and had way more collagen. I was impressed: she was young, beautiful, and exquisitely talented as an emerging interior designer. She had a great eye, a unique style, and she worked her slender fingers to the bone with project after project. So…

The Northaven Trail Pedestrian Bridge Over US 75 Gets Approval from TxDOT

By Candy Evans / March 4, 2021 /

I don’t know if I should be overjoyed, or start buying more Advil. Our Northaven Trail (to which I am addicted) will soon be connected to the White Rock Creek Trail. Which means, in this house, a whole lot more walking. My husband sometimes bikes to Texas Healthcare Resources, taking the Northaven Trail from our…

Zoom! It’s Sold: Who Says Hot Sales Are Only For The Brand New Babes?

By Candy Evans / March 4, 2021 /

What do buyers want in today’s hot hot market? Ask any agent and they will scream, almost in unison, “NEW CONSTRUCTION! CONTEMPORARY DESIGN!” Got an older home to sell? Better suck it up for several months, because those new hot young babes are going to edge your listing out, right? Wrong! The inimitable Susan Baldwin…

Zoom, It’s Sold: Lucinda Buford Juggles a Real Nail-Biter of a Deal

By Candy Evans / February 25, 2021 /

How in the world do you handle multiple offers on the buy side AND the sale side, with clients who didn’t think they wanted to move, when you are stuck at home sick and quarantined with Covid, all in one day? If you are Lucinda Buford, you can handle the impossible. More proof of how…