CandysDirt

CandysDirt.com is the insider's news source for the North Texas real estate market. Have a news tip? Send it to [email protected]

Some Pool-Side Open Houses Just in Time for Summer

By CandysDirt / May 23, 2026 /

Memorial Day marks the official start of our annual negotiation with the sun. If your current backyard setup is lacking the turquoise-hued salvation required to survive a Texas July, consider this weekend’s open house lineup your scouting mission. We’ve curated a list of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate’s finest residences where the pools are pristine and…

Dallas CASA Playhouses Return to NorthPark Today With Nature-Inspired Design From SHM Architects and Others

By CandysDirt / May 22, 2026 /

Dallas CASA’s 2026 Parade of Playhouses officially opens today and runs through June 7 at NorthPark Center, once again transforming the shopping center into a showcase of one-of-a-kind children’s playhouses created by local architects, builders, and organizations, including a repeat appearance by SHM Architects — all for a good cause. One of the playhouses being…

This Warm Modern Glen Abbey Home Feels Hidden Among the Trees

By CandysDirt / May 21, 2026 /

Tucked away in the exclusive, guarded, and gated enclave of Glen Abbey in Far North Dallas, 48 Ash Bluff Ln. offers something rarely seen in the neighborhood: a warm, modern estate that feels as serene as it is sophisticated. Listing agent Kimberly Cocotos of Allie Beth Allman & Associates said that when you’re sitting upstairs…

Thoughtful MCM in Dallas’ Private School Corridor Lets Natural Light Lead

By CandysDirt / May 19, 2026 /

In a North Dallas neighborhood where mature trees and established architecture set the tone, 10757 St. Lazare Dr. manages to feel both rooted and entirely new. Located in the heart of the city’s highly sought-after Private School Corridor, this Midcentury Modern has been taken down to the studs, expanded, and reimagined for 2026 living in…

Crest Auto Group Brings Small-Town Charm to the Backyard With This Playhouse

By CandysDirt / May 18, 2026 /

If you’ve wandered through Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center over the years, you already know that when Crest Auto Group is involved, the result is always thoughtful, imaginative, and full of heart. This year, Crest is taking a charming turn down Main Street with a playhouse that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly…