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This 271-Acre Historic Landmark Ranch Blends Old World Texas With Sleek New Modernity

By CandysDirt / November 12, 2022 /

When Heather McKinney, founding principal of the award-winning, Austin-based McKinney York Architects, was approached by her former clients, she had no way of knowing she was about to embark on a 35-year collaboration. Her clients had just inherited the then-150-year old Fences Ranch, also known as the Wyatt-Boyd Ranch Complex, just outside Stephenville, and the…

Learn Mortgage Strategies in This Free Workshop Tonight

By CandysDirt / November 10, 2022 /

It’s not getting any easier to buy a home in Dallas-Fort Worth with rising interest rates, low inventory, and high home prices. That’s why two Dallas real estate experts are teaming up tonight to give homebuyers tools to win in today’s market. Mortgage expert Lisa Peters and Realtor Loren Hall will present “Homebuyers’ Night” at…

Fractional Ownership Company Pacaso Now Offers a Second Home Specialist Certification

By CandysDirt / November 7, 2022 /

Pacaso, the embattled company that offers fractional ownership of luxury vacation properties, just announced the launch of its Second Home Specialist Certification program right after the company laid off a significant portion of its workforce. The new program, heralded in a press release, will allegedly give agents the knowledge and best practices they need to…

Get Into Los Arboles While the Getting Is Good

By CandysDirt / November 5, 2022 /

Los Arboles… translation: The Trees. That pretty much sums up everything you need to know about the tranquil and secluded neighborhood just east of Preston Forest Shopping Center off of Forest Lane. Mature live oaks (the arboles of which we speak) abound along with other species, and several ponds punctuate the community’s 30 acres, making…

Retreat to Broken Bow For This Luxe Furnished Cabin

By CandysDirt / October 29, 2022 /

No longer just reserved for those who own stately mansions or historic castles, naming your home has become a fun trend among property owners. Whimsical and quirky names reflect the home’s personality and give it an identity. And if your second home is also a vacation rental property, a one-of-a-kind name is easy for guests…