Splurge vs. Steal

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…

Splurge vs. Steal: Ventura Hillside Homes

By Mary Cate Long / January 18, 2022 /

Ventura is one of the few remaining pockets of the Southern California coast that is still somewhat affordable. Not for long, though. Home to plenty of families and young professionals, the beach town is steadily growing. The town boasts a generally laid-back vibe with lots of coffee shops, parks, and several good surf spots. Ventura…

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…

Pick Between Two Park City Mountain Mansions: Splurge or Steal?

By Mary Cate Long / December 7, 2021 /

Park City, Utah, has the magic of small-town charm paired with two expansive ski resorts on each side. Take your pick between these two ski-in, ski-out mountain mansions in Park City: coming in at around the same size, one comes with a $20 million price tag and the other, a comparative bargain, at $7.95 million.…

Take Your Pick of Two ‘80s Customs in Plano

By Shelby Skrhak / November 28, 2021 /

This week’s Splurge versus Steal takes us to the toney zip code of 75093 in West Plano, but this part of Plano near Park and Preston is a perfect little pocket. Homes here are the most affordable you’ll find in the city’s highest income zip code. Head west on Park Blvd. and they go up…