DFW Housing Market

Fast-Growing Forney Welcomes New Master-Planned Community Overland Grove

By Brandi Addison / March 2, 2020 /

The growing suburb of Forney will get its first look at Overland Grove during the grand opening for the master-planned community on Thursday. Overland Grove, planned by developer Wynne/Jackson will have more than 1,000 single-family residential lots with tree-lined streets, self-pick orchards, and working community gardens. Other outdoor amenities include a large resort-style pool and…

How Fast are Homes Selling in Texas? Faster Than Quick Draw McGraw!

By Candy Evans / April 13, 2015 /

From what I’m hearing, it’s the moderate to mid-priced homes (up to $1.2 million) that are selling the fastest — anything within the 636 Loop, Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Midway Hollow, Lakewood, Hollywood Heights, M Streets, Bluffview, North dallas south of LBJ. Preston Trails taking a little longer. Plano and Frisco on fire (you know…

‘Grand Vie’ Now Doubles Your Pleasure: Williams Trew Listings Bring Fort Worth Flair to Ebby’s Glossy Trade Mag

By Joanna England / March 20, 2015 /

To say that we are thrilled about the pending arrival of the new Grand Vie: Luxury in Living magazine is a gross understatement. Of course, we’re always excited to see Candy’s column, which talks about all the reasons North Texas lake houses are a great choice for a getaway. This time, though, we’re even more…

2014 Real Estate Year in Review, CandysDirt.com Style

By Candy Evans / January 1, 2015 /

Happy New Year! Steve Brown posted his year end wrap of Dallas real estate, residential and commercial, calling it one for the history books. Tis true: Dallas Real estate values are at their highest EVER, exceeding where we were even before the bubble. And he is right — this boom is fueled by the right stuff:…

North Texas Real Estate Market Report: New Home Sales at 6-Year High, Home Prices Increase

By Joanna England / October 7, 2014 /

Recent reports show that new home sales are at their highest since 2008, while prices of existing homes are up year-over-year. New home sales are up 17 percent from the same time last year, according to Residential Strategies, and new home starts are up 11.4 percent, too, at 6,511. Builders are trying to keep up…