Candy Evans

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

Why Second (Third, & Fourth) Homes Are Selling and High End Real Estate Is Doing Well

By Candy Evans / June 1, 2011 /

Because the ranks of the world’s millionaires rose by 12%, for a second year, according to research at Boston Consulting Group as reported in Bloomberg: “The number of millionaire households increased to about 12.5 million, the Boston-based firm said in a study released today. Singapore millionaires rose by almost 33 percent after jumping about 40…

Why Second (Third, & Fourth) Homes Are Selling and High End Real Estate Is Doing Well

By Candy Evans / June 1, 2011 /

Because the ranks of the world’s millionaires rose by 12%, for a second year, according to research at Boston Consulting Group as reported in Bloomberg: “The number of millionaire households increased to about 12.5 million, the Boston-based firm said in a study released today. Singapore millionaires rose by almost 33 percent after jumping about 40…

Tax Doc: Does It Help Lower My Value if We Got $$ Back From the Seller?

By Candy Evans / May 31, 2011 /

Dear Tax Doc: Hey! ¬†I need a quick opinion if you have a second. ¬†Our DCAD appraisal came in about $10,000 higher than last year ($188 to $197). ¬†It hadn’t gone up since 2008. ¬†We paid $195 for the house last March with a $5k back from seller (so we really paid $190 but the…

Last Day To Protest Your Taxes! Even a $39,000 Condo

By Candy Evans / May 31, 2011 /

And more responses from our Tax Doctor, Tiffany Hamil: Dear Tax Doc:¬† I own a small condo in Dallas tax value $49,500. The property has been listed for over 8 months now for $38,500 and the only offer received over 6 months ago was $35,000! I live in California now. What‚Äôs the best way to…

Best Seats for the Byron Nelson: Irving Texas Real Estate

By Candy Evans / May 31, 2011 /

The folks at this manse were sure enjoying the Byron Nelson from the comfort of their own home (plus about 300 guests) during this weekend’s famous Byron Nelson Golf Tournament this past weekend.¬† Yep, that’s a private home, not the club! Trooping around the Four Seasons, I was amazed at the gorgeous real estate to…