Candy Evans

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

Tuesday Two Hundred: The Jeff and Candy $1000 Story, and a Delicious Home in Casa Linda Forest

By Candy Evans / April 10, 2012 /

Jeff and I go way back and I cost him $1000. I first met him virtually when I was blogging over at D Magazine. Someday I will tell you that story, maybe in the tell-all I hope to publish someday.  Meantime, let that little tease whet your appetite for this gorgeous mid-century modern! This is Jeff’s house…

State of the Lending Environment and Get Shot, Courtesy of Adobe Title, LLC

By Candy Evans / April 9, 2012 /

If you are as frustrated as I have been over the state of the nation’s mortgage industry, you might want to join me Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at The Blue Fish (18149 North Dallas Parkway) to hear experts from Supreme Lending, Proficio Mortgage and Town Square Financial talk about recent changes, guidelines, and upcoming trends. Really,…

Will Khloe and Lam Lam Try To Get Out of Their Lease Over at the W???

By Candy Evans / April 9, 2012 /

I mean, now that Lamar is leaving the Mavs. So far not a word on trying to get out of the $7500 a month lease on unit 2604, and I’m told they have a sealed deal through August 2012. Then owner Mack Hicks will probably lease it again or put it on the market, obviously with Allie…

Monday Morning Millionaire II: Lisa Garza, We Have Found Your Dream House Complete with a Panic Room!

By Candy Evans / April 9, 2012 /

By Karen Eubank A perfect example of really great living in the Lakewood area hits the market today, and we’ll be talking about it on Daybreak with Ron Corning tomorrow bright and early at 6:30 a.m. TUNE IN! Four bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, four fireplaces, a media room and even a custom wine room. (Never…

Monday Morning Millionaire: The House that (Lots and Lots and Lots) of Skewered Beef Built – Fogo de Chao

By Candy Evans / April 9, 2012 /

Actually, Micky Munir of the venerable Sharif & Munir Custom Homes, Inc. built 9996 Hollow Way, and I have been all over it. It is LOADED and perfect, as every home Mickey Munir builds is. But what I can’t figure out is how all these restaurant tycoons are making so darn much money. I guess you really can…