Daniel Lalley

Daniel Lalley is a freelance writer for CandysDirt.com.

Russian Sanctions Put Some Banks on The No-Buy List

By Daniel Lalley / March 23, 2022 /

In the last few weeks, the world watched as Russia carried out its invasion of Ukraine. Among the fallout here at home, we’ve seen a rise in gas prices, increased inflation, and a shaken stock market. However, there are other areas affected that may not seem so surface level. One of the sectors already seeing…

Millennials Making Moves on The Housing Market Need to Think Outside The Box

By Daniel Lalley / March 21, 2022 /

Having lived through Y2K, 9/11, two major wars, one major recession, and COVID-19, the world’s most financially cursed generation faces its next obstacle – an inventory collapse in the housing market. Yes, just when Millennials survived the most precarious job market in generations, there is precious little left to buy.  Even Millennials Make Mistakes A…

Don’t Let a Scorching Spring Home Buying Season Keep You Out of The Market

By Daniel Lalley / March 14, 2022 /

Spring is an especially hectic season in the real estate sector. With tax refunds hitting the bank and many families looking to relocate between semester breaks, the period between April and July accounts for 40 percent of annual home sales. Sadly, this surge in prospective home buyers could not come at a worse time. While…

As North Texas Real Estate Market Sees Home Prices Surge 22 Percent

By Daniel Lalley / March 7, 2022 /

In 2022, we’ve already seen cost increases in everything from energy to essential goods such as groceries and pharmaceuticals. With a rise in inflation and a recovery protocol from one of the biggest pandemics in history, markets are moving in odd directions. Speaking of odd directions, have you seen the North Texas real estate market?…

How The Pandemic Hiked Home Insurance Rates

By Daniel Lalley / February 28, 2022 /

The COVID-19 pandemic affected our economy in many ways. From labor shortages to large-scale shutdowns, almost every sector of our society felt the impacts of this unprecedented era. In the real estate market, we’ve seen both a surge in demand and a hike in home values due to increased work-from-home routines. Of course, there are…