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]

Stephen Puckett, R.I.P.

By CandysDirt / January 5, 2025 /

From Staff Reports Stephen Puckett, treasurer of the Dallas Builder’s Association and a beloved, well-known leader in the North Texas building community, passed away unexpectedly in his Lake Highlands home on Dec. 20.  Puckett was a mortgage loan officer with Prosperity Bank in the Park Cities. Raised in Dallas, he earned a bachelor’s degree in…

Give the Gift of History with This Timeless M Streets Bungalow

By CandysDirt / December 28, 2024 /

Imagine unwrapping the ultimate Christmas gift this year: a piece of history, carefully restored and beautifully updated, right in the heart of the beloved M Streets. The rare M Streets bungalow at 5904 Ellsworth Avenue — built in 1935 and held by the same family for nearly 90 years — has been reimagined with a…

ICYMI: Dallas Architecture Forum’s Builders Roundtable is Now on YouTube

By CandysDirt / December 15, 2024 /

From Staff Reports Industry leaders gathered on Nov. 3 at the invitation of the Dallas Architecture Forum to honor the late Bill Ward, who along with his wife Cindy saw their Frank Welch-designed home become a beautiful reality —thanks to a builder’s vision.  Did your invitation get lost in the mail? Have no fear. The…

A Cedar Creek Lake Christmas: Your Hallmark Holiday Dream Come True

By CandysDirt / December 14, 2024 /

Cue the snowflakes (or, in Texas, the twinkle lights) – we’ve been location scouting this past week and just discovered the setting for your own personal holiday biopic here at Cedar Creek Lake. This breathtaking 3,800-square-foot lakefront home at 106 Windward Drive in the Pinnacle Golf Club community has everything you need to make the…

Selling an Estate After a Death: A Comprehensive Guide with Republic Title

By CandysDirt / December 10, 2024 /

Selling a property out of an estate after an owner has passed away can be a complex and emotional process. For many, it’s a first-time experience that comes with a steep learning curve. This guide will help clarify common misconceptions, address frequent complaints, and explain the key steps to ensure a smooth transaction. Whether you’re…