House Candy

What Do You Do When the Buyer or Seller Doesn’t Show at Closing?

By Candy Evans / March 18, 2014 /

Years ago, I sold my home on Park Lane after living there for more than ten years. We agreed on a sales price and yes, like most home sellers, it was less than what I wanted, less than what I thought my home was worth. But I agreed to the sales price and the terms…

Move & NAR File Suit Against Zillow and Former Chief Strategy Officer, Now at Zillow

By Candy Evans / March 18, 2014 /

Forget Crimea, the biggest battle brewing in the U.S. right now is between Realtor.com, owned by the National Association of Realtors, its digital company Move.com, which operates Realtor.com’s websites and social media, and Zillow, the huge and ever-growing third party real estate portal that agents both love and hate. What’s happened? A key higher-up left…

The Higley 1000: the 35 Richest Neighborhoods in Dallas Fort Worth May Surprise You

By Candy Evans / March 17, 2014 /

I was a bit disappointed when I read geographer Stephen Higley’s ranking of the top wealthiest 1,000 neighborhoods in America last week. I was sure, certain almost, that Highland Park and Old Preston Hollow would be among the top wealthiest neighborhoods in the nation. Well they were, but not at the tip top. The wealthy…

Builder's Beauty of the Week: Joe Kain Builds a Beautiful Home That Won't Break Your Budget

By Candy Evans / March 14, 2014 /

I have watched Joe Kain build homes for years, making people I know happy homeowners not once, but (often) two times! Joe says he is truly a custom home builder as he builds only as many homes as he can personally stay involved in, from design through completion. Recently I toured two Joe Kain custom…

Builder’s Beauty of the Week: Joe Kain Builds a Beautiful Home That Won’t Break Your Budget

By Candy Evans / March 14, 2014 /

I have watched Joe Kain build homes for years, making people I know happy homeowners not once, but (often) two times! Joe says he is truly a custom home builder as he builds only as many homes as he can personally stay involved in, from design through completion. Recently I toured two Joe Kain custom…