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David Collier: A Dallas Native With a Heart For Real Estate

By Karen Eubank | January 3, 2022 |

Everyone has a different path that has led them into the wild and crazy real estate roller coaster. David Collier is the epitome of a Renaissance man and had quite a ride before landing at David Griffin and Company. Candys Dirt: You’re a Dallas native! David Collier: Yes, I was born in Casa View and went…

Karen Eubank: Have We Become Complacent in The Luxury Real Estate Market?

By Karen Eubank | January 3, 2022 |

When you write a weekly luxury real estate column for years, there is an expectation level — not just from me and what I want to spend time showcasing but especially from our readers and potential buyers — about what constitutes a newsworthy luxury property. Let’s start the new year off right with a little…

Zillow Confirms What We Already Knew About Home Remodeling Projects, Especially in Dallas

By Tommy Cummings | January 3, 2022 |

We all make New Year’s resolutions to improve ourselves. Sometimes, that means forking over about $500 for a yearly fitness center membership. By March, however, the enthusiasm is gone. The reasons make too much sense: That five-block commute to the fitness center is beginning to seem too far. Somehow, those stylish gym clothes shrunk in…

2021 Revived The Great American Road Trip

By Mary Cate Long | January 3, 2022 |

Although no one could say that everything returned completely to “normal,” I’m feeling grateful that 2021 was a year where many of us were able to take some steps (big or small) out into the world again. Domestic travel was more popular than ever in 2021, and the soul of the iconic ‘great American road…

Best of 2021: This MCM Is So Good It’s Worth Revisiting

By Nikki Barringer | January 2, 2022 |

[Editor’s Note: While the CandysDirt.com team takes a hot minute this holiday season to recharge the ol’ Energizers, we’re serving up our very favorite stories from 2021. Enjoy!] Nicki: Yay for the holidays and taking it extra easy. You know what goes great with relaxation? Reruns. Like this one!! Literally one of my favorite houses of all time,…

Best of 2021: Pillow Talking With The Pillow Bar Owner Connie Kleinert Babikian

By Elaine Raffel | January 2, 2022 |

Connie Kleinert Babikian just landed a dream opportunity. The long-time fan of Dallas-based The Pillow Bar is now the retailer’s president and majority owner, taking over the reins from founder Merrimac Dillon.