Daniel Lalley

Daniel Lalley is a freelance writer for CandysDirt.com.

Sitcom-Worthy MCM in Northwest Dallas Gives Brady Bunch Vibes

By Daniel Lalley / July 12, 2026 /

If you had to rank the most memorable homes in American pop culture, which would top your list? For those of us who grew up anytime between the early 1970s and the Nick at Nite era of the 1990s, the Brady Bunch house might be number one. Not only was the home designed by television’s…

Inwood National Bank Has the Hot List for Summer Homebuyers

By Daniel Lalley / July 10, 2026 /

When it comes to the housing market, it doesn’t get any hotter than the summer buying season. Just after the equinox and before back-to-school, the MLS can get more action than an ice cream truck in Phoenix. During the fast pace of this peak time, it can be easy to overlook incredible offers on the…

This Glass-Filled Little Forest Hills Home Makes a Bold Statement

By Daniel Lalley / July 5, 2026 /

East Dallas’ Little Forest Hills isn’t a neighborhood known for homes that blend into the background. Big or small, modern or let’s say “eclectic,” you’ll find all styles of homes in this highly sought-after neighborhood near White Rock Lake. Even so, this contemporary custom home manages to stand out even in this motley collection of…

At This North Dallas Midcentury, Come for the Kitchen, Stay for the Outdoor Living

By Daniel Lalley / July 3, 2026 /

Reimagining a Midcentury Modern home requires restraint as much as vision. With a limited inventory of true midcentury landmarks, the best renovations preserve the architecture while adapting it for the way people live today. This North Dallas home does both, adding thoughtful updates and wellness-focused amenities without losing its midcentury character. For this week’s Inwood…

Kessler Reserve Has a Listing That’s a Masterclass in Modern Resort Living

By Daniel Lalley / June 28, 2026 /

If excess defined the 1980s and McMansions were a thing at the turn of the millennium, the modern high-end housing market is all about escape. Increasingly, we’re finding contemporary palaces that feel like private resorts. Whether it is personal wellness spaces, luxury spa bathrooms, or fully decked-out (literally) outdoor oases, resort amenities are evolving expectations.…