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SOS! Help These Poor Buyers (Yes, Buyers) Find a Home! Dallas Real Estate News

By Candy Evans / August 9, 2011 /

If you are a buyer or Realtor looking for a home you cannot find in MLS, steer on over here to CandysDirt.com where you just may find a willing seller and buyer! Peggy Millheiser over at Ellen Terry has buyers who are looking for a 3 plus bedroom house in the Brentfield school district.  They have…

Naughty Tuesday: Help Me Critique This Home For Cali Friends

By Candy Evans / August 8, 2011 /

This could really get me in water that is hotter than my swimming pool right about now, but a friend in California is selling their home and these are the photos the agent shot. Naturally, I have some strong opinions, which I am going to withold. It’s a lovely contemporary northern Cali home circa 1983…

Hot Monday Morning House Porn: Don’t Judge a Book by The Cover — Even at $500K

By Candy Evans / August 8, 2011 /

From the outside, this house at 7136 Aberdeen in the way cool Meadows is kind of blah. And I’d appreciate any suggestions on how to improve that exterior — I am not fond of that paint color on the stucco, and is it me or is that door too dark and heavy and well, Plano,…

Dallas Billionaire, Philanthropist Charles Wyly Dies in Aspen Auto Wreck

By Candy Evans / August 7, 2011 /

Update: I’ve received a note from Mr. Wyly’s cousin (in comments) clarifying that the Michaels Arts & Crafts stores that were founded by Charles and Sam Wyly were sold while quite profitable. The business downturn apparently with subsequent owners.   I am sad to report that Dallas philanthropist and billionaire Charles Wyly, whose name is on the Dee and Charles…

Dallas Philanthropist and Billionaire Charles Wyly Dies Tragically in Aspen, Colorado Auto Wreck

By Candy Evans / August 7, 2011 /

Update: I’ve received a note from Mr. Wyly’s cousin (in comments) clarifying that the Michaels Arts & Crafts stores that were founded by Charles and Sam Wyly were sold while quite profitable. The business downturn apparently with subsequent owners.   I am sad to report that Dallas philanthropist and billionaire Charles Wyly, whose name is on the Dee and…