Dallas Dirt

Glencoe Project Scrapped, But Funding For Dallas Skate Parks Remains in Board’s Bond Proposal

By April Towery / January 15, 2024 /

It’s back to the drawing board for the Dallas Park and Recreation Department and council-appointed advisory board as they shuffle projects in anticipation of a bond issue in May or November. At least one project — an addition to the Dallas skate parks lineup near the Glencoe Park neighborhood — is off the table, board…

Don’t Wait for Interest Rates to Drop. Rising Home Prices May Negate That Savings, Expert Says

By Shelby Skrhak / January 2, 2024 /

On this episode of Dallas Dirt, Dallas Mortgage Banker Lisa Peters of Cardinal Financial offers insider tips for securing the best mortgage rate for your home, cleaning up your credit report, and a surprising source of free money from the government. Evans and Peters discuss the financial topic on many people’s minds: Should I wait…

‘Don’t Say You’re Trustworthy’ and 7 More Real Estate Tips We Learned on Dallas Dirt

By Shelby Skrhak / December 30, 2023 /

We’ve heard such wonderful things this month since CandysDirt.com launched its first-ever podcast Dallas Dirt. The first question we got was “What took you so long?” And the second question, “How do I find it?” The answer to the first question we can discuss over a glass of bubbly, but we can certainly answer the…

D’Andra Simmons on Real Housewives of Dallas: ‘The Most Work I’ve Ever Done’

By Shelby Skrhak / December 10, 2023 /

We’re still buzzing from our first episode of Dallas Dirt, our new podcast that launched Monday. As always, Candy Evans always gets the gossip. On episode 1, Real Housewives of Dallas star D’Andra Simmons dishes with Candy about her time on the now-defunct Bravo series. Well, don’t stop there! Take a listen to our very…

Housing, Parks Take Center Stage as Advocates Make Final Push For $1.1 Billion in Bond Funds

By April Towery / December 8, 2023 /

More than 130 Dallas residents packed Council Chambers on Wednesday to support housing, parks, and arts and culture in the 2024 bond election. But the real needs lie in less popular projects like streets and drainage, one Community Bond Task Force member pointed out. Following a four-hour public comment session, Community Bond Task Force chair Arun…