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How The Pandemic Hiked Home Insurance Rates

By Daniel Lalley | February 28, 2022 |

The COVID-19 pandemic affected our economy in many ways. From labor shortages to large-scale shutdowns, almost every sector of our society felt the impacts of this unprecedented era. In the real estate market, we’ve seen both a surge in demand and a hike in home values due to increased work-from-home routines. Of course, there are…

Forget Partying Like a Rock Star. Live Like One Instead.

By CandysDirt | February 28, 2022 |

The biggest names in the music business tend to have some of the most incredible homes. The list of amenities in these homes sounds like a dream — home studios, of course, are obligatory. We all may have partied like a rock star, but what about living like one? We found three extraordinary homes — each…

A Go-To Guide to 2022’s Coolest Collaborations

By Elaine Raffel | February 27, 2022 |

We love designer collaborations, especially when they’re the brainchild of two supremely stylish powerhouses. When it comes to new partnerships, 2022 is shaping up to be better than ever.

Splurge Versus Steal in Richardson: Fixer Upper or Fixed Up?

By Shelby Skrhak | February 27, 2022 |

This week’s Splurge vs. Steal takes us to Richardson, where you’ll find two great properties for sale. One is updated and move-in ready and the other is a real fixer-upper. So, which would you choose — the open concept Splurge or the fixer-upper Steal? The Steal Address: 13 Grant Circle, Richardson I love a home…

Residential Permits Slowing Momentum For Some Parts of Collin County

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | February 27, 2022 |

In January, the number of building permits were down in some Collin County suburbs, according to Addision-based Tomlin Investments tracks new home construction in parts of North Texas while also being a developer.

Fitness-Minded Renters in Texas Don’t Have an Excuse For Not Working Out

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | February 26, 2022 |

Texas dominates RENTCafé’s study with Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio rankings first through fourth. Houston has 440,000 apartment units, more than Dallas and Austin combined.