CandysDirt.com

The Dallas Real Estate Market, Like It’s Very Hot People, Is Hanging in There

By Candy Evans / August 9, 2011 /

The full story over on CandysDirt — local Dallas real estate news.

Dallas Billionaire, Philanthropist Charles Wyly Dies in Aspen Auto Wreck

By Candy Evans / August 7, 2011 /

Update: I’ve received a note from Mr. Wyly’s cousin (in comments) clarifying that the Michaels Arts & Crafts stores that were founded by Charles and Sam Wyly were sold while quite profitable. The business downturn apparently with subsequent owners.   I am sad to report that Dallas philanthropist and billionaire Charles Wyly, whose name is on the Dee and Charles…

Home Staging: Do Designer Pets Help Sell Homes, First or Second? Dallas Real Estate News

By Candy Evans / August 7, 2011 /

I knew it was only a matter of time before this happened. After all, Realtors have been stealing tips from ad pros for years to make homes look glorious in photographs to entice buyers. What have I been telling you for years — it’s all about the photos, right? Now we hear that “placement pets“, as…

John Rattenbury Mid Century Masterpiece Brings Taliesen West Sensibility to Dallas. And Oh So Reduced!

By Candy Evans / July 8, 2011 /

I am not going to tell you how much this home at 9100 Guernsey is listed for — because my lawyer has not yet drafted any releases to cover reader heart attacks. (Well, I guess you can always look it up.) This masterpiece is about as close to owning a Frank Lloyd Wright design in…

Who’s Screwing Whom? Did You Check Out CandysDirt.com Yet Today For The Latest DALLAS Real Estate News?

By Candy Evans / July 5, 2011 /

How do you deal with a home builder who has screwed you? Our experts at www.candysdirt.com tell you exactly what to do —  check it out! Our wonderful designers from Blue Cedar Design are working into the night to get a tab system working so you can flip back and forth between the two sites…