Daniel Lalley

Daniel Lalley is a freelance writer for CandysDirt.com.

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.…

One of Plano’s Most Unusual Ranch Properties Just Hit the Market

By Daniel Lalley / June 26, 2026 /

Ranch properties are perhaps the truest expression of Texas living. North Texas offers world-class cities, top-rated schools, and every shopping and dining option imaginable, but nothing compares to wide-open skies and room to roam. What happens when you combine the appeal of ranch living with the convenience of suburban life? You get this rare equestrian…

Christie’s @properties Lone Star Lists Frisco’s First Steel-Frame Home in Infinity at Hills of Kingswood

By Daniel Lalley / June 25, 2026 /

If Christie’s International Real Estate @properties Lone Star has taught us anything, it’s that there’s no stopping this luxury brokerage. This billion-dollar brokerage has proven time and again that its portfolio is poised to carry even the most ambitious architectural endeavors. With Infinity at Hills of Kingswood, Jerry W. Mooty Jr. and his team take…

Inside Eddie Maestri’s Contemporary Forest Hills Retreat

By Daniel Lalley / June 19, 2026 /

When the name Eddie Maestri is attached to a home, expectations tend to be high. Known for projects that range from boutique commercial spaces to distinctive residences, the Dallas architect has developed a reputation for creating homes that respond thoughtfully to their surroundings. A native of New Orleans, this master architect approaches every project with…