Candy Evans

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

How To Save Money for a Home Down Payment: Eat Squirrel, Not Turkey

By Candy Evans / November 29, 2010 /

Thanksgiving is over and for most of us, those turkeys from last Thursday are going to make excellent sandwiches for a few days. But the inspiration for this post truly came from an article I came across on the BBC: is squirrel the perfect austerity food? I mean, we are trying to make ends meat…

Dallas Real Estate News: Alicia Trevino Says Farewell to Real Estate Flippers, Return to Ozzie & Harriet Mode

By Candy Evans / November 29, 2010 /

In between seeking the very best vacation properties at the very best prices, I have been hearing all about real estate in Dallas. And in Texas. Guess what: it isn’t so bad — here. Texas has fewer properties up for foreclosure In fact, all the U.S. markets with the smallest supply of homes at risk…

Dallas Real Estate News: Alicia Trevino Says Farewell to Real Estate Flippers, Return to Ozzie & Harriet Mode

By Candy Evans / November 29, 2010 /

In between seeking the very best vacation properties at the very best prices, I have been hearing all about real estate in Dallas. And in Texas. Guess what: it isn’t so bad — here. Texas has fewer properties up for foreclosure In fact, all the U.S. markets with the smallest supply of homes at risk…

Water Spewing Onto Preston Road, Continued…

By Candy Evans / November 29, 2010 /

Cars were changing lanes to avoid the water. My concern: if an accident had occurred due to the slick road, would the homeowner have been liable?

Water Spewing Onto Preston Road From Draining Swimming Pool

By Candy Evans / November 29, 2010 /

Saturday afternoon. Preston Road, between Northwest Highway and Walnut Hill Lane.