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Historic Home Hysteria is Running Rampant in The Park Cities

By Karen Eubank | March 24, 2022 |

I’ve written about most of the iconic homes that have bitten the dust in the Park Cities. It is a knife to the heart for historians and preservationists to see one bulldozed. And it’s going to keep happening. Demolition of historic homes has been going on for decades, all over this city. Dallas has done…

Paragon’s Elliot Collins: ‘Homeownership Is One of The Great Equalizers.”

By Shelby Skrhak | March 24, 2022 |

Elliot Collins is one of those people that wouldn’t mind house hunting every day for the rest of his life. For the better part of a year, he and his partner spent every night and weekend scouring Zillow and touring homes throughout Dallas with their realtor. He enjoyed the process so much, that he became…

Movin’ On Up: Check Out these Upscale Abodes With Open Houses This Weekend

By April Towery | March 24, 2022 |

If you’re in the market for a splurge, we’ve found three homes in the area that cost a pretty penny but have a lot to offer.  From a three-bedroom in Kessler Ranch to a $2.2 million custom-made mansion, we’ve got a spot that’s just right for you. Here’s a look inside.  Gated And Guarded The…

Experts Talk Home Building, Economy at Dallas Builders Association State of The Industry Summit

By April Towery | March 23, 2022 |

In the wake of a pandemic, a costly 2021 winter storm, and a war in Ukraine, state and local officials say growth remains strong in Texas, but they’re concerned about the supply chain and potential construction setbacks.  “If we can’t build homes, then the growth is going to stop,” said State Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano,…

Midcentury Modern House Porn Designed With Porn Porn in Mind

By Mimi Perez | March 23, 2022 |

If you are new to CandysDirt.com, allow me to introduce you to the term “House Porn™.” Our wonderful founder and publisher, Candy Evans, coined the term to describe a home that is decadent, lust-worthy, and you definitely get pleasure from looking at said home. The home featured in this week’s column dances around that definition…

Russian Sanctions Put Some Banks on The No-Buy List

By Daniel Lalley | March 23, 2022 |

In the last few weeks, the world watched as Russia carried out its invasion of Ukraine. Among the fallout here at home, we’ve seen a rise in gas prices, increased inflation, and a shaken stock market. However, there are other areas affected that may not seem so surface level. One of the sectors already seeing…