Daniel Lalley

Daniel Lalley is a freelance writer for CandysDirt.com.

Dallas Startup Reimagines Real Estate Investing to Bridge The Education Gap

By Daniel Lalley / January 31, 2022 /

In the past, the prospect of real estate investing seemed out of reach for portfolios shy of six figures. However, one Dallas-based developer aims to bring real estate gains to the everyday investor with a unique crowdsourcing platform. Meet Common Dwelling Common Dwelling is a new online platform that leverages Regulation A to allow non-accredited…

Cryptocurrency For a Mortgage? This Company is Turning Virtual Money Into Real Estate

By Daniel Lalley / January 28, 2022 /

In the last couple of years, a sweeping perception shift has impacted the way we think about modern currency, finance, and our global market economy. Mainly, investors are looking to cryptocurrency as a way to insulate their portfolios from inflation, regulation, and fatigued fiat dollars. Recently, real estate made its way into the equation, and…

Will Climate Change Put a Freeze on North Texas Real Estate?

By Daniel Lalley / January 27, 2022 /

From the wildfires of California to the red tide of coastal Florida, climate plays a real role in America’s real estate market. In the Dallas area, we mostly consider ourselves lucky. Besides having some of the hottest summers on the central plains, our climate is conducive to safe settling grounds. But with an influx of…

Home Buying Stress is Increasing, New Survey Suggests

By Daniel Lalley / January 20, 2022 /

With the current inventory situation and the number of homes that are flying off the market as fast as Realtors can list them, is it any wonder that buyers are a little frazzled? Spoiler alert: They really, really are. (Also: Hang in there, guys!) HomeAdvisor published a survey with some eye-opening stats on the state…

In Southeast Dallas, Bonton Farms Expands Their Mission From Food to Finance

By Daniel Lalley / January 19, 2022 /

With a mission of sustaining systemic equity and civic progress, Bonton Farms grows so much beyond its garden. What started in a small urban lot has expanded. Now, Bonton Farms includes two fully functioning farms, a farmer’s market, a café, and a coffee house. And as Bonton Farms expands, its impact evolves. Recently, this local…