Candy Evans

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

Say Hello to Five-Star Living When You Lease This Ritzy Ritz-Carlton Condo

By Candy Evans / August 20, 2020 /

If you think living in a hotel where room service and spectacular amenities are always at your fingertips is just a pipe dream, think again. One of the Ritz-Carlton’s prized residences is now available to lease, offering you five-star living on a silver platter. With no big commitment to buy and every luxury in place…

Dentist Who Built a Strait Lane Waterpark Held Liable For $16.5M in Medicaid Violations

By Candy Evans / August 15, 2020 /

This came in on Tuesday, and longtime readers of this site will recognize the name, Dr. Richard Malouf. He built what may well be the only backyard waterpark in Dallas one estate south of Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, complete with a lazy river. I was the first reporter in town to cover the waterpark…

This Pristine and Private Uptown Condo Is the Ultimate Urban Oasis

By Candy Evans / August 13, 2020 /

Whether you’re an empty nester seeking to downsize or a young professional looking to buy for the first time, this incredible condo in Uptown is the place to start your next chapter. Set in the coveted gated community Portobello by the Creek, you get ample privacy and wonderful amenities with the best Dallas restaurants, cultural…

Home Builder John Sebastian’s Knox Crib Hits Market With Celeb History

By Candy Evans / August 7, 2020 /

You cannot say that many homes improve with age, but this one sure does. I first wrote about 4321 Travis when pro golfer Jordan Spieth sold it in 2015 — for more than asking price! As I said then, the location was Apple delicious: you could actually flip-flop it to Knox Street, the Apple Store, Kate…

Preston Hollow Perfection: Alluring New Construction Seeks the Right Buyer

By Candy Evans / August 6, 2020 /

When people talk about living large, gold-plated ceilings or sweeping staircases might come to mind. However, the best kind of living large in 2020 is having open, bright spaces to relish in. This Preston Hollow haven has that in spades, with an easy feeling of tranquility and connection wherever you are. As a new construction…