Condo Living

Ticket Giveaway: Get a Look at Bleu Ciel ‘Beyond the Brick and Mortar’ Wednesday With Candy!

By Joanna England / January 11, 2016 /

Since we first heard the news, Bleu Ciel has made a big impression on us. From the design to the prices, we have to admit that this 33-story condo building is going to have a big impact on the Harwood area. The tower will include two- and three-bedroom homes from 1,300 square feet to more…

From the Archive: Confessions of Dallas High Rise Living: The Good, the Bad, and the HOA

By Jon Anderson / December 23, 2015 /

Readers, This is the column that started what would become 99 columns in 2015 (some you’ve not seen yet) for CandysDirt.com.  I’ve been frequently asked how I got started.  It’s simple … revenge!  After attending a particularly egregious HOA meeting, I penned a screed to Candy detailing the insanity of the building I lived in. …

Merry Christmas: Park Towers Raises HOAs Dues Higher Than the Ritz Residences!

By Jon Anderson / December 22, 2015 /

Park Towers is one of Dallas’ original high-rises built in 1964 and located at Fairmount and the Katy Trail. It’s been no secret that I like their floor plans but hate the exterior of mismatched enclosed balcony “sheds” (that have finally been painted a uniform color). When I was looking to buy in 2012, I…

Owners of Three Renaissance Condos File $1m Suit in Garage Collapse

By Jon Anderson / December 11, 2015 /

Note to attorneys who will doubtless read this post: All opinions expressed in this column are based on a personal, non-legal and untrained interpretation of the lawsuit filed with the Dallas County Clerk (full text at end of post). My legal experience extends to binge-watching LA Law and The Good Wife. I’ll admit my only…

The Beat: Biggest Penthouse in The Cedars

By Jon Anderson / September 18, 2015 /

Jim Croce sang that “the south side of Chicago is the baddest part of town.” And now, thanks to years of work, Dallas’ South Side district, otherwise known as The Cedars, is the baddest part of Dallas. CandysDirt.com is bringing you the exclusive pre-listing peep at the most unique space in the neighborhood. Unlike the…