Joy Donovan

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

Front Porch Charm and Backyard Spa Define This 1940 McKinney Home

By Joy Donovan / March 27, 2026 /

It’s a good thing the house at 1304 W. Hunt St. has space for rocking chairs on its front porch. The home’s next owner might need to rock and think (and rock and think) about all the possibilities for this home just under a mile from historic Downtown McKinney. This 1940 one-story sits on a…

Sun Shines on Ribbon Cutting for Bedford Townhome Project

By Joy Donovan / March 24, 2026 /

The Texas sunshine set the tone last week as city leaders and developers gathered for the ribbon cutting at Parkwood Oaks Townhomes, the newest addition to Bedford’s residential landscape. The celebration at 3800 Harwood Road marked the debut of a $17.5 million project, designed to offer rental options with modern design and amenities. The development…

Century-Old Fairmount House in Fort Worth Comes With a Tiny Bonus

By Joy Donovan / March 20, 2026 /

There was a big celebration recently at 1951 College Ave. in Fort Worth. Food, friends, and cupcakes were involved because this sweet blue house was believed to have turned 100 years old. “It just celebrated its 100th birthday, and it’s still standing,” said Realtor Ashlee White about the listing. “And it’s probably got one of…

Swinging ’60s Turtle Creek Condo with Skyline View Brings Cocktail Hour Glam

By Joy Donovan / March 17, 2026 /

Imagine this…a martini shaker on a bar cart…a sleek, low-slung sofa…a little Henry Mancini on the stereo…and a killer view of the Dallas skyline. No, this is not Taylor Sheridan’s latest hit TV series, but it’s a lot more like the show “Mad Men.” These early 1960s vibes are radiating out of the very glamorous…

Fort Worth House Builds its Own Tradition in Arlington Heights Neighborhood

By Joy Donovan / March 13, 2026 /

Hey, here’s a house that stands out. While most of the houses in the 76107 ZIP Code show off all their 60-to-80-year-old charm, the house on the market at 5630 Birchman Ave. in Fort Worth is a mere puppy of a house, only 10 years old, compared to the older ones surrounding. Yes, this house…