Daniel Lalley

Daniel Lalley is a freelance writer for CandysDirt.com.

Explore the Heritage of This Incredible Kessler Plaza Home

By Daniel Lalley / August 16, 2024 /

The North Oak Cliff area is home to some of the most historic districts in the city of Dallas. With neighborhoods like Kessler Plaza, Ravinia Heights, and others, eclectic homes are a hallmark of this distinct North Texas enclave. From colonial revival to Tudor, even 1950’s ranch-style homes, this unique neighborhood boasts an array of…

Explore This Garland Paradise for Perfected Country Living

By Daniel Lalley / August 9, 2024 /

At some point, we have all dreamed of packing up and heading for that home in the country. Whether you’re a suburbanite or a city dweller, the thought of open air, scenic surroundings, and acres on acres of pasture is universally appealing. But you have to head out pretty far north or east to find…

Should You Postpone Your Home Purchase During an Election Season?

By Daniel Lalley / August 8, 2024 /

With election season in full swing, we’re witnessing the good, bad, and ugly of the American political machine. Amid the chaos that is the American election cycle, many would-be home buyers find themselves hesitant to make sudden moves. Just days after a bleak job report and subsequent global stock market sell-off, some have put a…

This Modern Midlothian Mediterranean Is Expertly Imagined

By Daniel Lalley / August 2, 2024 /

Without question, North Texas builders are among the nation’s best. With the most impressive collections of custom homes in the country, areas like Dallas, Midlothian, Frisco, and Fort Worth have become meccas for imaginative design and impeccable properties. After nearly 10 years in the business, Augusta Custom Homes is certainly counted among the best the…

That Creepy Dallas Data Center House Has a Twin and It’s Even More Mysterious

By Daniel Lalley / July 29, 2024 /

A couple of weeks ago, we covered the mysterious McMansion considered the strangest house in Dallas. After touring every corner of this suburban curiosity, we went further down the rabbit hole and discovered we didn’t know the half of it — literally. Apparently, just one block down from this property, there’s a twin. Featuring the…