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Bubba Turns Missouri Home Into a Castle With a “Turit”

By Mimi Perez | April 27, 2022 |

When we last heard from our heroes, Bubba and Bubbina, they were enjoying the Tudor home that Bubba had “tudored” for his queen, Bubbina. While they were enjoying the bluegrass of Kentucky, they longed for the Ozark Mountains in Missouri. Since Bubba and Bubbina struck it rich with some of that Texas Tea, they have…

Still Riding Your Earth Day High? Here Are Ways to Reduce Waste Around Your House

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | April 27, 2022 |

By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor Earth Day was last Friday, and that always puts us in mind of ways to reduce waste around the house. You may not be surprised to learn that we home inspectors witness a great deal of waste happening in people’s houses. So here are some examples with info about how you…

Centurion Breaks Ground on 11,100-Home Development

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | April 27, 2022 |

Centurion American Development Group spent Tuesday afternoon in Celina beaming about its single mixed-use development.

Title Tip: Vote Saturday, May 7, to Lower Your Property Taxes

By Lydia Blair | April 26, 2022 |

There is a small statewide special election on May 7th that would lower Texas property taxes. The ballot includes just two propositions. Both proposed amendments passed during the special legislative sessions in 2021 with bipartisan support from Texas lawmakers. Proposition 1 This would authorize the Texas legislature to lower property taxes for elderly and disabled…

Do You Believe in Magical Homes? If so, Let’s Talk About Encanto

By Seth Fowler | April 26, 2022 |

Surely by now you’ve seen the Disney movie Encanto. If not you either 1) live under a rock, or 2) don’t have children who love catchy and colorful musical movies with memorable songs that stick in your head for days and days. The movie is about a multi-generational Columbian household that lives in a magical…

Ready For a Surprise? This Club Oak Midcentury Is Updated And Amazing

By Nikki Barringer | April 26, 2022 |

Here’s a midcentury that’s quite the stunner. It’s on the edge of Oak Cliff, sits on a tiered lot in a quiet little neighborhood, and it’s listed for $350,000. Of course, there were multiple offers and of course, the deadline has passed, but here at CandysDirt.com we never call it until you’re at the closing…