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Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses 2022 Returns to NorthPark Center

By CandysDirt | June 1, 2022 |

From Staff Reports Dallas CASA’s annual Parade of Playhouses will return to NorthPark Center this summer July 15 – 31. The beloved event raises critical funds and awareness for Dallas CASA and the child victims of abuse or neglect served by the agency. NorthPark Center has hosted the event every year since 1996. Crest Cadillac…

More Lake Listings Available, But Prices Skyrocket For Summer

By April Towery | June 1, 2022 |

As the summer temperatures climb, so do prices on lake home and lot listings – surging $9 billion since February, according to a report released exclusively to Candy’s Dirt by national Alabama-based Lake Homes Realty.  The good news, however, is that more options are available for those seeking waterfront property. The Summer 2022 Lake Market…

Buying Into The Condo Life? Don’t Skip The Inspection

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | June 1, 2022 |

By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor Condo life has its benefits as well as its drawbacks, and one of the biggest realities is that there is no one type of condo. You have brand new units that have all their own individual systems like HVAC, water heater, roof, or even foundations; units that share some or all…

It’s The Pits: Only a Villian Like Lex Luthor Could Love This Location

By Mimi Perez | June 1, 2022 |

When it comes to movie villains, few compare to Lex Luthor. To be specific, I am talking about the Gene Hackman version of Lex Luthor from the 1978 Superman movie. Hackman’s Lex Luthor was phenomenal. The character was charismatic, flinty, and he appreciated the value of real estate. He was a true visionary. His plan…

Report: ‘Unusual’ Showing Slowdown For April Could Indicate Softening in Buyer Competition

By Joanna England | May 31, 2022 |

Is buyer demand waning? According to the latest data from ShowingTime, fewer buyers are showing up to tour properties on the market. Buyer competition for listings was slightly subdued in April as 103 markets across the country recorded double-digit showings per listing, compared to 146 in April 2021 and 121 in March of 2022. Overall,…

These Three Suburbs Are Most Popular Housing Submarkets in North Texas, Zillow Finds

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | May 31, 2022 |

Upscale suburban cities near major urban areas rose to the top of Zillow’s nationwide list of most popular places to buy a home.