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Shingles in Shambles? Here Are Roof-Related Problems You Don’t Want to Ignore

By CandysDirt / April 20, 2022 /

By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor The roof is one of the five major parts of the house, so before purchasing a home, you’ll want to find out all you can about the current roof. First, how old is it? The average lifespan of a roof in Texas is about 20 years, barring damage from major storms or…

What Does $88 Million Buy in Beverly Hills? Check Out ‘Father Stu’ Star Mark Wahlberg’s Mega Mansion

By CandysDirt / April 19, 2022 /

When Mark Wahlberg bought this prestigious North Beverly Park property in 2009, the property cost him just $8.25 million, according to Realtor.com. Wahlberg then tapped Richard Landry — aka “King of the Megamansion” — to design the lavish European-style manor. Six years later, the starchitect recalled his collaboration with Wahlberg: “When he called me, he said, ‘Richard,…

Take Your Vacation to The Next Level With These Quirky Airbnb Getaways

By CandysDirt / April 18, 2022 /

Have you ever spent the night in a wine barrel? What about a missile silo? Have you ever thought about making a getaway to an actual silo that happens to be on a llama farm? Or would a funky adobe hut in the desert be more your speed? SecondShelters.com columnist Mary Cate Long had the…

Tiffany Anderson Named Sales Leader of Ebby’s Prosper Celina Office

By CandysDirt / April 16, 2022 /

Tiffany Anderson is the new sales leader of Ebby Halliday Realtors’ Prosper | Celina Office. Anderson will also continue in her role as sales leader of Ebby’s McKinney Office. Chris Kelly, president and chief executive officer of the Ebby Halliday Companies, and Carolyn Rosson, senior vice president of brokerage, recently made the announcement. “We are…

M/I Homes, Hillwood Communities, Centre Living Homes, and Mar’Sue Haffner Earn Big Wins at McSAM Awards

By CandysDirt / April 14, 2022 /

From Staff Reports The Dallas Builders Association has announced the winners of its 43rd Annual McSAM Awards, presented on April 9 in partnership with Hillwood Communities. The McSAM Awards are held each year to recognize “maximum creativity in sales and marketing.” More than 400 entries were received this year, and winners were named in 62 categories.…