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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…

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Knows What to Do With a Great House When It Sees One

By CandysDirt / December 22, 2025 /

They always do it big and beautiful at Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, and the last quarter of 2025 has been no exception. One fleeting but fabulous home The brokerage had an exceptionally exclusive opportunity for its annual holiday party this year: a night inside one of the most famous designer showhouses in the world.…

‘Tis the Season For Extraordinary, Well Priced, and Move-In Ready Homes

By CandysDirt / December 18, 2025 /

by Susan Baldwin, Realtor with Allie Beth Allman ‘Tis the season to deck the halls! If you’re looking for some new halls to deck, December couldn’t be a better time. It’s such a special month for buyers to get incredible homes at a great price. With increased inventory, motivated sellers are pricing homes right. As…