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‘Gentleman’s Farm’ Is the Perfect East Texas Luxury Family Retreat

By Brenda Masse / March 18, 2026 /

We’ve got something really special for the Spring Break edition of our Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters, senior loan officer at First Horizon. And quite frankly, I wish I were writing this while perched on the front porch of this pristine East Texas vacation home instead of watching my kids jump…

Sanctuary Point Offers Privacy, Prestige, and Proximity

By CandysDirt / March 16, 2026 /

Sanctuary Point is the extraordinary vision of developer Brian Banner. When he discovered a beautiful, secluded parcel of land near the shores of Lewisville Lake, inspiration struck. Banner and his wife Becky had already developed an exceptional property in Little Elm. In 2017, they created a premier wedding and event venue called Knotting Hill Place, which…

Why Width Wins: Inside New Leaf Custom Homes’ Latest Joyce Way Showpiece

By Elaine Raffel / March 4, 2026 /

Some homes rise. This one reaches.

New Leaf Custom Homes’ newest spec at 6407 Joyce Way just hit the Preston Hollow market — and it may be one of the most distinctive properties in the builder’s portfolio to date.

The difference starts with width.

With roughly 125 feet of buildable span across a 0.45-acre lot, this 6,565-square-foot residence stretches boldly across its site. It doesn’t feel vertical or stacked. It feels expansive — and that proportion gives it instant presence.

It’s Almost Lake Season: Here’s the Ultimate Turnkey Winnsboro Lake House

By Karen Eubank / March 3, 2026 /

Bill Starkey has a ranch not far from this Winnsboro lake house, but when a friend told him this property was going to be listed, he drove over, took one look at the house and the view, and he was sold.  “It overlooks Lake Cypress Springs, which is one of the most beautiful lakes in…

Emerald Bay’s First Spec Home Hits the Market: A Q&A With the Team Behind It

By Shelby Skrhak / February 26, 2026 /

When CandysDirt last checked in with CedarLux Properties in December, Emerald Bay was still in the early innings. Lots were selling, plans were taking shape, and the development’s long-term vision was clear — but there was not yet a finished home to walk through. Now, that home at 4529 Sapphire Way is underway — and…