Daniel Lalley

Daniel Lalley is a freelance writer for CandysDirt.com.

Signal Failure: Software Update Curbs Plano’s Smart Water Meter System

By Daniel Lalley / February 20, 2025 /

After an alert Plano resident asked why a municipal worker was looking at their water meter, CandysDirt.com has confirmed the cause: A vendor’s failed firmware update has curbed the city’s smart water meter system. Now, Plano will spend an estimated $765,000 over the next two years to manually read water meters for an estimated 88,000…

This Fort Worth Ridglea Hills Mansion Is More Than a Listing, It’s a Landmark

By Daniel Lalley / February 17, 2025 /

Assembled from some of the most prominent luxury experts in the area, the John Zimmerman Group is known for listing North Texas’s most palatial properties. The group’s prestigious portfolio encompasses addresses across coveted communities like Arlington Heights, Westover Hills, and Ridglea Hills. Of course, their extensive market knowledge and area expertise, allow this brokerage to…

Live Close to Hot Spots for Under $400K in This Urban Chic East Dallas Townhome

By Daniel Lalley / February 14, 2025 /

Anyone who knows North Texas real estate will tell you East Dallas has some of the most coveted acreage around. This unique slice of our city not only offers an exceptional array of new developments, but also coalesces its contemporary offerings around historic charm and vibrant culture. Whether you’re looking in Lower Greenville, Lakewood, or…

This Grapevine Remodel Lends a Midcentury Modern Inspiration to This Soft Contemporary

By Daniel Lalley / February 7, 2025 /

For this week’s Inwood Home of the Week sponsored by Inwood National Bank, we’re excited to show off an updated suburban soft contemporary home with plenty of room to make it your own. This four-bedroom, three-bathroom, 2,308-square-foot gem near Lake Grapevine begs to be explored. Let’s take a look. From the outside, the shed-style roofline…

This Farmers Branch Home Next to the Epic Oran Good Park Really Shines Bright

By Daniel Lalley / January 31, 2025 /

If there is one defining characteristic of the North Texas suburbs, it’s the expanding attractions, amenities, and activities. In just the past few years, we’ve seen areas like Farmers Branch, Frisco, and Plano truly evolve their offerings. Whether it’s the upcoming Universal Kids Resort, The Ronny Golf Park, or The Peppa Pig Theme Park, it…