House Candy

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We Are on High Alert for Green Homes

By Candy Evans / March 16, 2012 /

If you have a house or room that is greener than this one, send it on over to us to post. Meantime, have a safe and happy St. Paddy’s Day!

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.

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…

Big Is Back: Living Large in Dallas Real Estate Never Really Went Out of Style

By Candy Evans / February 14, 2012 /

I laugh whenever I read that American homes are getting smaller. Maybe SOME homes. But custom homes for the uber wealthy here and elsewhere are bigger than ever. True, there is my generation of Baby Boomers who are contemplating downsizing. Had lunch with Mickey Munir last week of Sharif-Munir Custom Homes, who told me about…