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Kin Oldham: Why Industry Associations Can Change the Trajectory of Your Career

By CandysDirt / January 12, 2026 /

Local multifamily industry advocate Kin Oldham, executive director of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas, has been awarded a lifetime achievement award from the National Apartment Association in recognition of his service and contributions to the rental housing sector. “Kin’s impact over his 30 years in the industry and more than 10 years leading AAGD…

This Southlake Home Makes Living Better Easy

By CandysDirt / January 10, 2026 /

If 2026 is the year you’ve declared you’re going to stop playing small and start living large, this 3,885-square-foot Southlake knockout will make a more than admirable HQ for the new you. With four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, and a greenbelt-backed lot that gives you breathing room in all the right ways, it’s the kind of…

Final Thoughts on 2025: Sure Glad It’s Over

By CandysDirt / January 5, 2026 /

By Jonathan MillerSpecial Contributor 2026 Looks To Be A More Active Year For The Housing Market Inflation, which housing accounts for a third of its calculation, has been a consistent topic throughout the year, as shown in this incredible AXIOS visualization. Mortgage rates are expected to fall a little next year, while markets are betting the Fed will…

The House That Got a Second Act — and Nailed It

By CandysDirt / January 3, 2026 /

At the corner of Hillcrest Avenue and Mockingbird Lane, where Highland Park’s stately charm meets everyday Dallas momentum, sits a house that has been thoughtfully, thoroughly, and stylishly reborn. 5501 Hillcrest Ave. is a fully remodeled French-inspired residence listed at $2.15 million, and it’s one of those rare properties that manages to feel both classic…

This Cedar Creek Lake House Makes a Strong Case for Planning Your Summer Now

By CandysDirt / December 28, 2025 /

There’s something powerful about having a plan. Not a vague “we should do something fun this summer,” but a real, concrete plan — one with a dock, a boat, and a sunset that doesn’t involve fighting traffic home from dinner. That’s exactly what 258 Sunset Point at Cedar Creek Lake offers. Just a little over an…