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This Is New NAR President Leslie Rouda Smith’s Journey to the Top

By Candy's Dirt / November 6, 2021 /

The path of Dallas Realtor Leslie Rouda Smith to today was seemingly determined long ago, as the daughter of an Ohio residential real estate brokerage owner and one-time National Association of Realtors (NAR) president. On November 11, Smith will follow in the footsteps of her father, Harley E. Rouda, Sr., while also forging a new…

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Lake Travis Retreats Offer an Urban Escape in Austin

By Candy's Dirt / November 4, 2021 /

Austin, Texas continues to top the “Best Places to Live” charts as thousands of new residents (as well as a Tesla headquarters) relocate the Texas capitol. People are drawn to Austin for many reasons — more affordable living and a great music scene being a few — but not least of these reasons is the city’s access…

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25-Year Anniversaries Not Such a Rarity at the Ebby Halliday Companies

By Candy's Dirt / October 30, 2021 /

In an age when many professionals change jobs as often and easily as they change social media profile pics, it’s refreshing to hear of someone staying in one place for five years. Better still, 10 years. But 25 years? TWENTY-FIVE YEARS? That’s unheard of. Who would do such a thing? And more importantly … why?!…

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With Record Growth, The Rogers Healy Companies Move Into New HQ

By Candy's Dirt / October 29, 2021 /

From Staff Reports The Rogers Healy Companies officially moved into their new office space earlier this week, expanding the company’s Dallas footprint by more than 7,000 square feet.  “We have experienced record growth over the past year and expanding our office footprint is just one of the many ways we are evolving our company,” Rogers…

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Paint The Sky: Escape to This Picture-Perfect Florida Spot

By Candy's Dirt / October 29, 2021 /

The picturesque beaches of WaterColor, Florida, have long been a favorite escape for Texans. The sugar-white sand and gin-clear waters will have you feeling like you’re vacationing on a far-flung tropical island … making it the perfect locale for a second home. You’ll want to spend as much time there as possible of course, but…

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