CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week

These Beautiful Homes Have Perfect Places to Soap Up And Prevent Disease

By Joy Donovan / October 12, 2023 /

Now here’s something we can all come together to support. This Sunday, be ready to celebrate Global Handwashing Day! Woo hoo! Who doesn’t like nice, clean hands? So, zero panic, people. Luckily this day doesn’t require any special preparations — no gifts to buy, no tree to decorate, no turkey to cook. Chances are the…

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Housing Prices Got You Down? These Open Houses Check The Affordability Box on Your Want List

By Joy Donovan / October 5, 2023 /

Only those living under really big rocks are unaware of the vast increases in North Texas housing prices in the past few years. Here’s an illustration. In August, the median home price in Tarrant County was $335,000 according to statistics from the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors. That figure is less than the previous…

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Ready For Your Own White House? These Open Houses Offer Plenty of Options

By Joy Donovan / September 28, 2023 /

These days, a white house seems to be a big trend in every neighborhood. But at the same time, others have been around for decades, such as The White House, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Can a classic be a trend, too? Bright and clean-looking, white goes with everything and anything. It’s easy to work…

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Not Ready For Pumpkin Spice? These Open Houses Are a Great Way to Celebrate Fall

By Joy Donovan / September 21, 2023 /

Oh my gosh, we are almost there! Saturday marks the official beginning of fall … finally. We deserve a break after a summer with 47 100-plus-degree days. This count is according to the official tally by the National Weather Service, and you can look at just how bad this summer was compared to others. You…

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Tax Decrease Sound Good? Check Out These McKinney Open Houses to Save Money

By Joy Donovan / September 14, 2023 /

Well, here’s some good news, especially if you live in McKinney. The McKinney City Council approved its 2024 budget last week, which includes a three-cent decrease in the city’s property tax rate. How about that? Maybe McKinney is the place to be if the tax rates are lower next year, but that’s not the only…

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