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America’s Sweetheart Sandra Bullock Lists Luxe Hollywood High-Rise

By CandysDirt / December 2, 2021 /

We all know Sandra Bullock as one of those celebrities we’d love to hang out with. By Hollywood standards, she’s approachable, real, unpretentious. But we Texans have a special affinity. After filming Hope Floats in Smithville—a town of 3,500 on the banks of the Colorado River—the actress rented out her Hollywood Hills home and headed to Austin. At the…

At Home in The Snow: The Pendry Residences at Park City Are Selling Quickly

By CandysDirt / November 29, 2021 /

This development is so good it already hit more than $200 million in sales! We are talking about the new Pendry Residences in Park City, Utah. The ski-in, lift-out resort and residential development in the heart of Canyons Village (at the base of Park City Mountain) is ready for its debut. As they say, all good…

Miami Mansion’s Owner is a Doggone Real Estate Mystery

By CandysDirt / November 25, 2021 /

This story has all the makings of a blockbuster: Money. Celebrity. Intrigue. Duplicity. And here’s the clincher: The protagonist is a German Shepherd named Gunther III. Turns out, the aforementioned pooch inherited some $80 million from its beloved owner, countess Karlotta Liebenstein back in 1992. Over the past three decades, Gunther and his heirs have…

These Catskill Victorians Vibe With Taylor Swift’s Moody Re-Release of ‘All Too Well’

By CandysDirt / November 24, 2021 /

If you’ve been listening to Taylor Swift’s re-release of “All Too Well” and dreamily imagining upstate escapes where “autumn leaves fall down like pieces into place,” then you’ll be interested in this week’s Splurge vs. Steal. Then again, if you’re anyone who appreciates a beautiful natural setting full of art and history within easy reach…

Choose Your California Escape With These Two Marin County Homes

By CandysDirt / November 18, 2021 /

Across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco lies a magical county known as Marin. This area is perfect for those who wish to be within easy reach of one of the country’s most dynamic cities while also enjoying a peaceful, nature-centric atmosphere. Marin is home to redwood forests, beaches, and mountains. Plus, quick…