Joy Donovan

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

Developers Aim to Return The Fort Worth Public Market to a Cultural Hot Spot

By Joy Donovan / August 1, 2023 /

Construction trucks have been rolling onto The Fort Worth Public Market, which is good news for the long-empty, historic treasure in urban Cowtown. The landmark at 1400 Henderson St. in downtown Fort Worth is now the site of progress. Wilks Development broke ground there on June 20, the 93rd anniversary of the building’s original opening.…

Barbie’s North Texas Dream House Could be Any One of These Hot Listings

By Joy Donovan / July 27, 2023 /

That Barbie, she’s everywhere and she’s got everything. She’s the “it girl” of the moment. What gal has more, done more, been more than Barbie? Her hair has gone from bubble hairdo to ponytail to long, luscious waves. And that killer wardrobe — she’s always chic and trendy whether it’s that iconic black-and-white swimsuit still…

Top Design Trends, According to Bella Custom Homes

By Joy Donovan / July 20, 2023 /

Poodle skirts? Gone. Land lines? Almost gone. Model T car? Museum piece. And so it is with design trends for homes. Trends come, trends go, and sometimes they circle back around. “Interior design and home trends are always evolving, but overall do tend to stick around for quite some time,” said Stacy Brotemarkle, vice president…

Throwing Shade: Keep Your Cool in North Texas’ Hot Summer With These Shady Open Houses

By Joy Donovan / July 20, 2023 /

Good grief, pass the cold drinks and let’s find some shade. The summer temperatures in Texas are: (insert your favorite cliche) Here’s some news: this summer is expected to be warmer than usual. Shocking, but it’s official, according to the Climate Prediction Center during its seasonal projections for the summer of 2023. Now, air conditioning…

Marketing, Hard Work From The Raleigh Green Group Sells Montserrat Compound in 48 Hours

By Joy Donovan / July 17, 2023 /

So just like school teachers work 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., we all know Realtors look pretty, unlock doors, and write a contract. Right? Of course not. It’s a lot of work, but that hard work can pay off in a big way. Take the example of Realtor Megan Green, a Realtor in the Raleigh…