Daniel Lalley

Daniel Lalley is a freelance writer for CandysDirt.com.

Orion Haus is Short-Term Rental Startup With a Strategy to Beat The Dallas Ban

By Daniel Lalley / July 3, 2023 /

After one of the most contentious debates the Dallas City Council has endured in recent history, the short-term rental issue came to a head last week. Four years of debate ended after more than four hours of testimony from residents. Finally, a resolution was reached, banning STRs within the residential neighborhoods of Dallas. For many,…

These Castle Hills Homes Are The Epitome of The American Dream

By Daniel Lalley / July 2, 2023 /

With the Fourth of July just a few days away, it’s important that we reflect on all the advantages of living in America. For this week’s Suburb Sunday, we’re celebrating the American Dream by peeking inside the enviable community of Castle Hills. This unique area features an array of properties from townhomes to multi-million-dollar estates…

This East Dallas Craftsman is Curated to Amaze  

By Daniel Lalley / June 30, 2023 /

There’s probably no Dallas dwelling style more iconic than the Craftsman. Take a tour through the M Streets and make your way around East Dallas and you will discover this classic American architecture is profound and prominent. Of course, if you find one that’s well-maintained to boot, you’re in for a treat. For this week’s…

These Grand Prairie Homes Exemplify Suburban Greatness

By Daniel Lalley / June 25, 2023 /

About halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth, Grand Prairie is one of the Metroplex’s most stimulating suburbs. With attractions like Lone Star Park and Texas Trust CU Theatre, this town plays host to a ton of events, concerts, live races, and more. And with its Asia Time Square and renowned Farmers Market, this city also…

A Piedmont Addition Home at an Unbeatable Pricepoint

By Daniel Lalley / June 23, 2023 /

Piedmont Addition has long been one of Dallas’s most diverse neighborhoods. Nestled just between Buckner Boulevard and 175, this area has a ton to offer and even some outstanding schools like Dallas ISD’s Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary. Here, residents enjoy an array of authentic eateries, activities, and outdoor attractions like Umphress Park and Grover C.…