Heather Hunter

Heather Hunter is an accomplished freelance writer based in North Texas.

As Size of US Homes Grow, Our Carbon Footprint is Growing, Too

By Heather Hunter / June 26, 2017 /

It’s a sobering piece of data. In the last century, the average American home has grown by 74 percent, according to a recently released report by Property Shark. Furthermore, while the size of American families has decreased, our homes have only gotten bigger. Personal living space has increased 211 percent in the last 100 years. And…

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Oak Cliff Austin Stone Cottage Delights in our Dallas Open Houses Roundup

By Heather Hunter / June 23, 2017 /

We love bringing you an insider look at hot North Texas properties with our CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week column. Every Thursday, we pick three fabulous open houses in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time) you shouldn’t miss. This week, our houses range in price from $374,500 to $929,000. There’s a modern new build that’s sleek and polished as well…

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Lake Highlands Charmer on Large Corner Lot is Move-in Ready for Less Than $300K

By Heather Hunter / June 20, 2017 /

Folks looking to get into Dallas’ Lake Highlands neighborhood could do a whole lot worse than this week’s Tuesday Two Hundred. Situated on a large corner lot at 11034 Listi Drive, this home features a drive-up that feels like a welcome home hug. It’s adorable. And the interior isn’t too shabby either. “It has a…

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Spouses Selling Houses: Check out Champions Schools’ Free Live Broadcast TOMORROW

By Heather Hunter / June 19, 2017 /

Join Champions School of Real Estate CEO Rita Santamaria, on Tuesday, June 20, at 9:30 a.m. for “Spouses Selling Houses.” Watch live via ChampionsLive®  as Santamaria interviews two rockstar selling couples: Ryan and Royale Jockers of Gary Greene Better Homes and Gardens alongside Ruben and Nancy Villarreal, broker and owners of REMAX Integrity. For couples…

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Cross-Country Moves: Realtor Jana Kading’s Handy Guide to Finding a Realtor and Your Next Home

By Heather Hunter / June 14, 2017 /

Moving is stressful. Cross-country moves can quickly turn up the stress meter up to an 11. Realtor Jana Kading knows this firsthand. Kading shares some practical advice for planning your long-distance move – and for dialing down that stress meter way, way down. A good, trusting relationship with your Realtor will make all the difference…

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