Celebrity Homes

Former President Lydon B. Johnson’s “Dear” Ranch Now Available in Johnson City, Texas Hill Country

By Candy Evans / March 18, 2012 /

This is a very special ranch, probably one of the most unique you’ve ever seen… dear in more ways than one. Even better: I can talk about it from total personal experience! This is the Benini Sculpture Ranch in Johnson City, Texas, 142 acres of beautiful Hill Country terrain enhanced with gorgeous, artistic sculptures. The prevailing story…

Champ D’Or is Sprucing Up for the Big Time Auction March 30: Did You Know The Master Bath Up There Has Heated Drawers?

By Candy Evans / March 10, 2012 /

No kidding! Recall the piece I wrote earlier this week on a gadzillion bathrooms being the newest building craze? I spent the afternoon up at Champ D’Or in Hickory Creek shooting a video, and you learn something new every day. I have been to Champ a few times but never, ever knew the mansion has…

When the Second Home is Better Than The First: Sean Payton Buys $3.4 Million Vaquero House Complete With Lit Up Disco!

By Candy Evans / March 9, 2012 /

It’s official, he owns dirt in the Lone Star State. Sean Payton and fam are now card-carrying Texans! In early January, Sean and his wife bought a stunning 7,785 square foot home in a delicious part of Vaquero that is honestly one of the most beautiful homes I’ve seen out there, maybe anywhere. I mean, no offense NOLA, but you would not find a house like this in Louisiana. No way Jose. PLEASE check out this slide show for detailed photos.

Happy Birthday Ebby Halliday!! 101! 101! 101!

By Candy Evans / March 9, 2012 /

She’s 101 and looks better than me! Happy Birthday to Ebby Halliday! She began celebrating Wednesday with a benefit pancake birthday breakfast at Eddie Deen’s Ranch, raising money for a fund benefitting students at the new Ebby Halliday Elementary School, her namesake. Today is, of course, the big day and she will spend Friday at…

Marisol Nichols Is Not the Only Gal In Town Who Gets to Play a Realtor: It’s Showtime for CandysDirt

By Candy Evans / March 8, 2012 /

Marisol Nichols plays Heather Cruz in GCB, a tough as nails (and single) Realtor who’s face is on every billbard in town. I thought she was great and loved her signs. So did the real Ebby Halliday, by the way, who I saw yesterday at a pre-birthday celebration. But you may not know I also…