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Explore the Home With a Private Lake That’s One-Upping the Luxury Market

By Daniel Lalley | January 4, 2026 |

When it comes to luxury properties, CandysDirt.com has pretty much covered the spectrum. Having seen our share of standout amenities, we’re rarely stunned when it comes to wow factors. In-home cinemas, saunas, and six-car garages don’t faze us at all. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t exceptions — especially when it comes to exceptional real…

Trump Postpones Upholstered Furniture, Cabinetry Tariffs

By Charles Grand | January 4, 2026 |

Those looking to refurnish or finally update that kitchen got a late Christmas present courtesy of President Donald Trump, who once again delayed the implementation of previously threatened tariffs on certain goods. On New Year’s Eve, the White House announced that a planned 50% tariff on imported kitchen cabinets and vanities and a planned 30%…

The House That Got a Second Act — and Nailed It

By CandysDirt | January 3, 2026 |

At the corner of Hillcrest Avenue and Mockingbird Lane, where Highland Park’s stately charm meets everyday Dallas momentum, sits a house that has been thoughtfully, thoroughly, and stylishly reborn. 5501 Hillcrest Ave. is a fully remodeled French-inspired residence listed at $2.15 million, and it’s one of those rare properties that manages to feel both classic…

Honoring History in a 1918 Winnetka Heights Prairie Four-Square

By Karen Eubank | January 3, 2026 |

People who restore historic homes don’t often make historically accurate choices when it comes to the interior. That is especially true of color. They seldom stick to the heritage interior paint schemes. In 2009, when this Winnetka Heights Prairie Four-Square was stripped to the studs and updated, the owner did his research and delved into…

Make New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home and Life This Year

By Brenda Masse | January 3, 2026 |

Home improvement is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, but like most resolutions, you won’t get very far if you don’t have a plan. As home inspectors, we have a unique view of people’s homes, ostensibly when they’re trying to put their best foot forward. So if a home sale or any kind of home…

Kick Off 2026 in Contemporary Fashion: Check Out Our Top 5 Modern Marvels by Inwood National Bank

By Daniel Lalley | January 2, 2026 |

It’s officially a new year. The champagne has been popped, the toasts have been made, and the resolutions are well underway. In the spirit of all things shiny and new, we’re celebrating the most innovative Inwood Homes of the Week sponsored by Inwood National Bank. From Scandinavian sleek to Santa Barbara-inspired architecture, we’re ranking our…