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.

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…

You Should Have Said “Puh-lease” If You Wanted to Be Spared This Vegas Home

By Mimi Perez / September 3, 2025 /

The old slogan “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” is no more. It is official. Thanks to the interwebs, what happens in Vegas absolutely does not stay in Vegas no matter how much we beg. “Puh-lease keep it in Vegas. Puh-lease.” It’s no use.  The house featured in this week’s column proves the adage…

History Lovers Will Love This Lovingly Restored Craftsman Home in Georgetown

By Mimi Perez / September 2, 2025 /

Georgetown is the city for Texans who love history and love caring for historic homes. If you are one of those special people who have a calling for restoring and preserving beautiful architecture, then look no further. Known for its incredible Victorian architecture, city leaders realized what a gem they had during the 1970s. That…