Joy Donovan

Joy Donovan is a contributing writer for CandysDirt.com covering the Midcities and Fort Worth.

Mic Drop: Colleyville Mansion Slashes Price by $1 Million in Viral Marketing Move

By Joy Donovan / October 11, 2024 /

Oh my goodness. You can call it a price reduction or a price improvement, but I would call it a bargain. Or would you say it’s a steal? One out-of-the-box thinking Realtor worked with his sellers to drop the listing price of this Colleyville mansion by $1 million, and now it’s going viral. This 6,007-square-foot…

Consider This North Arlington Home Your Private Pool Oasis for a Splashing Good Time

By Joy Donovan / October 4, 2024 /

Pool season isn’t quite finished in North Texas. With the temperatures hovering around 90, die-hard pool fans might want to dip toes in the pool — especially if it’s heated. Even if that isn’t part of the weekend plans, having a bright spot to take advantage of North Texas’ spectacular fall weather is always a…

Dallas Condo Just a Short Stroll from Lower Greenville Action

By Joy Donovan / September 27, 2024 /

Let’s see, Lower Greenville Avenue is a hip stretch of real estate with lots and lots to do and see. Popular eateries. Live music. Trendy boutiques. Fun people. Terrific location, but maybe too busy — even rowdy — to live in the midst of it all, right? But what if you could skip the parking…

Mistletoe Heights Home Makes Modern Work With Original 1930s Charm

By Joy Donovan / September 20, 2024 /

Sometimes it’s walking a fine line between finding the perfect blend of retaining the charm of an older home and updating it for modern lifestyles. It happened at 2204 Harrison Ave. in Fort Worth where the 1932 home boasts the comforts of our 2024 lifestyle, without sacrificing all the appeal of something from early in…

Here’s How to Gallop Away From All That Southlake Commotion

By Joy Donovan / September 13, 2024 /

Anyone familiar with Southlake knows that it’s a busy place. The northeast Tarrant County suburb is surrounded by Highway 114, and the parking lot known as 1709 can be a giant headache. Add to that school pick-up lines and restaurant parking, not to mention football traffic. It all just goes with living in this suburb…