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.

The Writing’s on the Wall for This ‘Immaculate’ Home and It Says ‘Train Voices’

By Mimi Perez / September 24, 2025 /

“This home is in immaculate condition and being sold As Is.” What do those words mean to you, my lovely readers, the majority of whom are masters of the real estate world? Until today, I thought immaculate meant spotlessly clean or containing no flaws. Apparently I was wrong. Hard to believe I know. Here’s another…

Hey Oak Lawn and Uptown Residents, the City Wants Your Input on New Public Art Project

By Mimi Perez / September 23, 2025 /

Hey Oak Lawn and Uptown neighbors, come here for a minute. Reverchon Park and Baseball Park is getting a new public art piece and the city wants your input. Oh yeah, one more thing, they would also like for you to be involved in the selection process.  “We are asking people in the community for…

This Pennsylvania Home Experienced the Most Absurd Renovations in the History of Real Estate

By Mimi Perez / September 17, 2025 /

There are times when I wake up in the morning and I feel completely up for a challenge. Bring it on, as they say. Well great big donkey that I am, I said such an absurd thing when looking at the house featured in this week’s column. Mmm, mmm, mmm. Swimmers have the nicest physiques.…

AI Deserves a Swift Pickleball Paddle After Booting Jeeves From This Illinois Home

By Mimi Perez / September 10, 2025 /

Fair warning, I am underdressed to write about the home featured in this week’s column. But allow me to say that unless you are in a three piece suit with a pocket watch or wearing some dress with 10 pounds of underwear, a parasol, and go around saying “Well I do declare,” then, you too,…

Waco Ice Cream House Makes for a Perfect Re-Treat for Those Who Like Sweets

By Mimi Perez / September 9, 2025 /

In the past I’ve written about fabulous Texas homes that would make perfect she-shed’s. You catch a break from piano lessons and soccer games so you and your BFF’s can rest and recharge. Well, my lovelies, I have found not only the loveliest retreat but also the perfect re-treat with a huge emphasis on “treat.”The…