Joy Donovan

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

Monument Realty: Fort Worth Housing Market Ready for Big Boom

By Joy Donovan / January 16, 2026 /

Real estate is busy in Fort Worth. So says Jason Cryer who oversees Monument Realty’s west portfolio. “I think Fort Worth and Tarrant County as a whole are seeing an explosion in 2026,” said Cryer, director of Monument Realty West. “One of the reasons that we want to grow this office more is that we…

Ribbons Are Having a Moment — and John Mark Sharpe Made It Happen at Dallas Market

By Joy Donovan / January 13, 2026 /

When John Mark Sharpe sauntered to the microphone at the Dallas Market Center last week, it was with all the awe-shucks attitude of a small-town Southern boy. And the ladies who had crowded the area on the 12th floor of Dallas’ iconic trade tower cheered and clapped before he uttered a word. “Hi, y’all,” he…

Escape North Texas’ Fast Pace with This Fort Worth Lake House

By Joy Donovan / January 9, 2026 /

With the holidays behind us, we’re ready to hit the new year, right? Nope, that feeling has passed. We’re a week back into the 9 to 5 rat race, and some of us are already thinking of how to escape the churn, the hustle, the craziness of the DFW daily dash. Any homebuyers out there…

Your Favorite Resort Could Be Home in Southlake

By Joy Donovan / January 6, 2026 /

Waking up in this $12 million Southlake estate could feel like welcoming the morning in a five‑star resort. One might find adjusting to this quite nice. With more than 20,000 square feet of luxury living spread across seven acres of trees, fountains, and pools, one might think one was meandering through a park. The property…

Sit a Spell on Front Porch of Updated One-Story in Fort Worth’s Arlington Heights

By Joy Donovan / January 2, 2026 /

To settle into the house at 3816 Collinwood Ave., a couple of rocking chairs or maybe a glider, would be required. The covered front porch, you’ll notice, stretches from end to end of this house. A good front porch like this would be part of the lifestyle that goes with this Arlington Heights residence. Relaxing…