Mimi Perez

Mimi Perez is a freelance writer and photographer for CandysDirt.com who lives in the Elm Thicket/Northpark neighborhood located in northwest Dallas.

Forget Pittsburgh, This Cute Little Pennsylvania Home Will Have You Packing and Moving to Pinksburgh

By Mimi Perez / July 8, 2026 /

The ability to implement mind over matter is a superpower. Mind over matter allows you to escape reality so that whatever you are dealing with doesn’t seem so horrible. Take the house in this week’s column as an example. It’s located in Pittsburgh, a town known primarily for its rust. Before the Pittsburgh fans come…

Love it or Hate it? This Minnesota MCM Time Capsule Has Me Stumped

By Mimi Perez / July 1, 2026 /

The house featured in this week’s column has me twisted. I love it. I hate it. I just don’t know. Or maybe it’s just the hormones. Menopausal women can be quite mad at times or so I’ve heard. Ha ha ha I love Moira so much. I digress. First off, this house is located in…

Mission Revival Meets Spanish Style in This Historic Austin Estate

By Mimi Perez / June 30, 2026 /

In my mind, I’ve already purchased this home and am sending you this post from the patio of this incredible blended Spanish and Mission Revival-style home in Austin. Located just moments from downtown, this home is set on more than half an acre in Travis Heights, one of Austin’s most established and sought-after neighborhoods. This…

Affordable in Rochester? Yes. Understandable? Not Even Close.

By Mimi Perez / June 24, 2026 /

The first time I looked at the photos of this week’s Wednesday WTF home, I felt as though some big, hairy space alien had picked me up with their mind powers and shook me like a ragdoll. Then, they twirled me around like a street corner arrow advertising a new sub shop. Once their arms…

Round Top Has the Oldest July 4th Celebration and One of the Most Luxurious Homes in the City

By Mimi Perez / June 23, 2026 /

With all the tiny town swagger it can muster, Round Top, Texas, hosted its first July 4th celebration in 1851. It boasts to be the oldest Fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi. Just to give you an idea of the fun they have celebrating the holiday, the parade kicks off with a cannon…