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This Downtown McKinney Reno Might Make You Want to Relo

By Nikki Barringer | May 10, 2022 |

Downtown McKinney is the cutest. I was there last week, and my story checks out. ADORABLE. And guess what else? This little gem is within walking distance of the square. THE SQUARE. Home of Emporium Pies, tons of shops, restaurants, and oh, what’s that? EVENTS. It has such a small-town vibe that it feels separate…

Airbnbs with the Most Amazing Pools for Summer

By Mary Cate Long | May 10, 2022 |

The temperature is heating up, we’re well into May, and summer is around the corner! Whether you have your sights set on a far-flung vacation to Mexico or just a quick road trip to Austin, here are some of the best Airbnbs with pools to beat the summer heat. 1. Hudson Valley This home was…

A Fairmount Craftsman With a Historic Exterior Holds Modern Amenities Inside

By Seth Fowler | May 10, 2022 |

What were you doing in 1912? We’ve done this exercise a few times in Tarrant County Tuesday, haven’t we? Just like the previous times, I would imagine very few of us were doing anything in 1912. That would make us at least 110 years old, wouldn’t it? For being 110 years old, today’s Tarrant County…

World Record-Holding Agent From Dallas is Working on Expanding His Reach Beyond Texas

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | May 10, 2022 |

As Dallas real estate agent Ben Caballero works on collecting another Guinness World Record certificate, his thoughts are on new worlds to conquer. Like? “Florida is our first target,” Caballero told The Dallas Morning News. “As we complete our new platform, we’ll be making a more aggressive push to go to other states.” Caballero, founder…

City of Dallas Asks Builders For Feedback on Problematic Permit Process Ahead of May 18 Council Briefing

By Joanna England | May 9, 2022 |

Getting a building permit in the City of Dallas is an ordeal. That much has been well-documented since before the pandemic completely blew up the process and made securing a permit in the city nigh impossible. Despite outcry from builders, contractors, and inspectors, a solution has yet to be proffered. Though CandysDirt.com has gone on…

Behind The Red Door, This Non-Traditional Colonial Has The Interiors Our Post-Pandemic World Needs

By Karen Eubank | May 9, 2022 |

Our Monday Morning Millionaire is a movie-worthy white brick traditional Colonial home with a picture-perfect picket fence. But open up that striking candy apple red front door and you are transported to a non-traditional world anyone who embraces maximalism will love. As a whole, America has gotten pretty bland when it comes to home design.…