Daniel Lalley

Daniel Lalley is a freelance writer for CandysDirt.com.

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…

Stronger Storms And Higher Insurance Rates Are The Fallout From Climate Change

By Daniel Lalley / February 24, 2022 /

We’re all familiar with the effects of climate change. Rising sea levels, shrinking glaciers, and increased temperatures are a few of the first things that come to mind. While many of these impacts seem impossibly far off, new information sheds light on just how climate catastrophes could catch up to us where we feel it…

Everything You Need to Know About the Texas Homeowners Assistance Fund

By Daniel Lalley / February 18, 2022 /

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs announced its Texas Homeowners Assistance Fund will open for applications on February 21. TXHAF gives financial aid to qualified Texas homeowners who’ve fallen behind on their mortgages. Here we’ll outline how it’s funded, what it pays for, who’s eligible, and how to apply.    What is the…

Is The iBuyer Uptick Elevating The Agency Experience?

By Daniel Lalley / February 17, 2022 /

iBuyer, or instant buyer, models have long been part of the real estate equation. These almost instantaneous transactions allow sellers to get a valuation of their properties online via AI algorithms with the option to sell on the spot. This adds a whole new level of ease, confidence, and relief for sellers, which has prompted…