Candy Evans

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

What Do People Want In Second Home Real Estate?

By Candy Evans / November 3, 2010 /

Value and a pretty darn good view — beachfront or mountain — that’s what people generally want when they seek second home real estate. After all, that’s the whole point of buying a second home, getting out of Dodge and enjoying peace, quiet and nature. But one thing has changed since the real estate bubble…

The F Word: Cute Perry Heights Fannie Mae Property

By Candy Evans / November 2, 2010 /

We curse and talk dirty a lot over here at SecondShelters, especially when we get excited about a really great deal! (Ooh, ooph, ahhh!) This one is SO cute, is in Perry Heights and is a Fannie-Mae owned home. Know what’s even better? You get 3.5% of your closing costs paid as assistance if you…

Dallas Vs. Forth Worth: Is Dallas Becoming a Second-Class City?

By Candy Evans / November 2, 2010 /

You’ve heard of Fort Worth-Arlington, yes? No? Gosh darn it, what is the name of that other city to the east of Arlington that starts with a D? Oh right, yes. Dallas. I love this: BestPlaces.net has released its 10 best cities to move to in America, and Fort Worth-Arlington was ranked No. 4. Um,…

Nicky & Eleanor Mowery Sheets Sentencing in Dallas, Texas Real Estate

By Candy Evans / November 1, 2010 /

The long-awaited sentencing of Eleanor Mowery Sheets has been re-set to November 5, 2010, at nine o’ clock a.m. in Judge Stickney’s courtroom. Her license is still active with TREC, using the name Eleanor Fisher Mowery. And I am told she is selling up in McKinney. Nicky was sentenced in August.    

Where Is The Safest Place to Live in North Texas?

By Candy Evans / November 1, 2010 /

No matter where you live, no matter how gated or remote, you have to worry about crime. I am just back from a weekend trip to the Texas Hill Country where we have some pretty acreage. I heard the most amazing story of a home burglary in our very own The Preserve at Walnut Springs.…