Splurge vs. Steal

Market Mashup: New York’s Upper West Side Versus North Texas’ Upper West Suburb

By Daniel Lalley / August 13, 2023 /

In recent years, more than 5 million Americans have moved to a new area as a result of remote work opportunities. With more technology to connect outside the workplace setting and the precedent set by COVID-19, it’s easier than ever to break from office norms and seek new surroundings. According to data from U-Haul, Texas…

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Plenty of Space to Stretch Out in This Plano Splurge Vs Steal

By Shelby Skrhak / August 7, 2022 /

This week’s Splurge versus Steal takes us to Plano where you’ll two lovely homes that are similar in price but worlds apart in square footage. Here in Plano, you’ll typically find homes built in the eighties or nineties, depending on how far north you are. Hit SH 121 and you’ll be in the aughts —…

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If Homes Were People, These Far North Dallas Homes Would Be Twins

By Shelby Skrhak / March 6, 2022 /

There is a rare kind of twin called semi-identical twins that’s like a cross between fraternal and identical twins. There are only two sets identified in the world but if homes were people, these two homes would be set number three. Set apart by only a few square feet, these two homes are visually similar…

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Splurge Versus Steal in Richardson: Fixer Upper or Fixed Up?

By Shelby Skrhak / February 27, 2022 /

This week’s Splurge vs. Steal takes us to Richardson, where you’ll find two great properties for sale. One is updated and move-in ready and the other is a real fixer-upper. So, which would you choose — the open concept Splurge or the fixer-upper Steal? The Steal Address: 13 Grant Circle, Richardson I love a home…

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Best of 2021: No Splurges Just Steals in North Lake Highlands

By Shelby Skrhak / December 26, 2021 /

[Editor’s Note: While the CandysDirt.com team takes a hot minute this holiday season to recharge the ol’ Energizers, we’re serving up our very favorite stories from 2021. Enjoy!] Shelby: Someone did it! They saw past what’s there and saw what’s possible. Someone saw a 3,000-square-foot home for sale in Lake Highlands for under $400,000. See the before…

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