Candy Evans

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

More On NBC-Series “Chase” Being Filmed in My Backyard

By Candy Evans / January 5, 2011 /

I found out whose house is being used in Thursday’s filming of “Chase” — our neighbors Lee Kleinman and Lisa Umholtz, great people.¬† Oh, and Buddy, too — who happens to be a darling Labradoodle and frequent suitor of our Bree. The home is a gorgeous contemporary and the producers apparently think it looks like…

NBC Series “Chase” Being Filmed in my Backyard

By Candy Evans / January 3, 2011 /

Well, not exactly my backyard, but right down the street from me. We are being warned that several Chase production trucks will be parked along the street, and traffic will be blocked. Also we are asked to refrain from any loud yard work — no blowers. I wonder what they plan to do about the…

I Went To Mexico and Survived: It’s OK To Buy Real Estate in Mexico

By Candy Evans / January 3, 2011 /

I am preparing a story for you on a beautiful coastal area north of Baja, La Paz, on the sparkling Sea of Cortez, called Costa Baja. But first, I want to tell you about David Simmons. He is an American travel writer who wants to tell the whole world not to worry about safety in…

Real Estate Investment News: Which Markets Will Bypass Heaven in 2011?

By Candy Evans / January 2, 2011 /

2010 was a terrible year for real estate, even in Dallas, even in Texas. We started the year with high hopes that since 2009 had been so bad, 2010 could only get better. And then we had the euphoria of the first time homebuyer’s credit. But we ended the year knowing that Dallas home sales…

Ski Lift Accident in Maine: Would You Get Back on a Ski Lift? Fewer Ski Home Real Estate Sales?

By Candy Evans / December 30, 2010 /

Turns out we had relatives who were on the chair lift — but not injured (thank God) — at Sugarloaf this week when that chair lift de-railed and sent skiers flying. I shuddered at the news for several reason: one, I am a skier and HATE IT when the lift stops, leaving you swinging, dangling…