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Briggs Freeman’s Annual Chili Cook-Off: Here’s What’s in Those Secret Recipes

By Candy Evans / November 1, 2024 /

This is the SECOND year Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International has invited me to their sleek Turtle Creek offices to judge what is now becoming the most fun event of the year: the annual Halloween costume and chili cook-off. The costumes are fab, my favorite still being Maria Cintron’s Frieda Kahlo-inspired look, right down to her…

Roxann Taylor’s Dallas Engel & Völkers Opening Painted The Town Red And White

By Joy Donovan / December 22, 2023 /

With all the fa-la-la-la-la-ing in December, Engel & Völkers added another stop to the party circuit last week. The brokerage firm opened its newest office last week in Preston Center, right across the street from Ebby Halliday’s iconic Little White House. It’s just a dash across Northwest Highway to get from Ebby’s place to Engel…

Roxann Taylor Brings Barbies, Bellinis, And Lots of Pink to Southlake Broker Open

By Joy Donovan / August 17, 2023 /

Pink, fuchsia, bubblegum, petal, blush, bashful, rose, baby pink, coral, raspberry … All those pinks and more — a rainbow of pink overflowed at the “Barbies, Bellinis, and Bling” broker’s open last week in Southlake, hosted by Roxann Taylor, franchise owner of Engel & Völkers Dallas-Fort Worth. Agents were encouraged to bring their best Barbie…

Inman Connect NYC: JPAR’s Mark Johnson Had ‘Em Begging For More

By Candy Evans / April 22, 2022 /

This was Inman Connect Week in NYC, and D-FW was on stage Mark Johnson, CEO and President of JPAR, spoke at the industry’s signature conference in New York City. Inman, as you know, produces two major annual events geared for agents, influencers, and tech in real estate. Connect is a “3-day exploration and celebration of…

Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Realty to Open Grapevine Location Soon

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 30, 2022 /

This summer, Magnolia Realty will open a branch in Grapevine, near historic Main Street.