Candy Evans

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

All Cash Home Purchases On The Increase: Get Ready for Inflation

By Candy Evans / March 1, 2011 /

Do the rich know something we don’t know? Well, I want in on their secret. Because it’s almost downright eerie how many¬† cash buyers are out there. Generally, they are commanding a 10 to 20% discount when they flash cash at sellers. Why? Because the seller knows the sale is a slam-dunk — no need…

It’s Official: The Dallas Statler Hilton Sold, To Be Re-Developed, Condo-Hotel?

By Candy Evans / March 1, 2011 /

Rudy Bush at the Dallas Morning News reports that Developer Leobardo Trevino, whose company, Ricchi Dallas Investments is currently renovating the old LTV Tower at 1600 Pacific, has purchased The Statler Hilton, once one of Dallas’ finest downtown hotels. Trevino apparently plans to gut much of the building while maintaining its historic facade and important…

The Most Popular Spot for Vacation Homes in New Braunfels, Texas: Gaga For Gruene

By Candy Evans / March 1, 2011 /

Greetings from Gruene! Second Shelters contributor Andrew Chalk was kind enough to head south to the Texas Hill Country and check out second/vacation home real estate in the beautiful New Braunfels area: New Braunfels may be the most popular location in Texas for vacation homes. Little wonder, given the natural beauty of the Guadalupe and…

Isaiah Washington’s Valley Village Home in LA

By Candy Evans / March 1, 2011 /

Dr. Preston Burke who disappeared from Grey’s Anatomy… lives in this gorgeous Valley Village house a few steps from the Kotkins.

Ask Candy: Honestly, Will Preston Hollow/Park Cities Values Drop Further?

By Candy Evans / March 1, 2011 /

A reader writes: Dear Candy: I was wondering if you could provide some unbiased perspective on the market in the nice areas of Preston Hollow/Park Cities, say the 1.5 -3.5 million range. ¬†My wife and I are going to be ¬†moving back to Dallas after about 8 years away, and despite the downturn prices seem…