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A Well-Read Austin Mansion With a Riveting Backstory

By CandysDirt | April 22, 2021 |

The only thing that could make this super-stylish, culturally and architecturally significant house in Austin Hill Country any cooler is a compelling backstory. And when the cast of characters ranges from award-winning architect John Covert Watson to novelist/singer/satirist Kinky Friedman, you know you’re in for a riveting Texas tale. The waterfront manse known as The…

Lake Life At Tahoe Beach Club Just Got Sweeter

By Amy Puchaty | April 22, 2021 |

A new listing that epitomizes lake life just hit the market in Tahoe Beach Club. And we are head over heels! At Tahoe Beach Club, only eight residences remain, but we found one that is a cut above. Enter Residence 606 – a four-bedroom, four-full-and-one-half bathroom stunner that blends modern livability with understated luxury. Plus, it…

This Austin Hill Country Modern Manse Has A Compelling Backstory—and Much More

By Elaine Raffel | April 21, 2021 |

The waterfront manse, known as The Retreat at Lick Creek Lodge, sits on roughly 30 acres in Spicewood, off the Pedernales River.

Tips to Get Your Home Ready For Earth Day From Your Home Inspector

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | April 21, 2021 |

Every week, the detail-oriented folks at Green Scene Home Inspections will give CandysDirt.com readers an education in inspection. Want to see what they see? Tune in for “Upon Closer Inspection.” Sometimes we get on autopilot with things around the house and fail to notice when something is malfunctioning or operating wastefully. Earth Day is Wednesday, April…

This LA Casa Is a Good House, Yes It Is

By Adlene Neely Dealey | April 21, 2021 |

Listen, we see some pretty gnarly homes here in the Wednesday WTF. Homes that are, shall we say, “taste specific.” But today, we’re going to show you a very good house. This cute little casa in Los Angeles already has a lot to be charmed by. Tons of perfect details — the tilework, the floors,…

Big News From a Big Deal Broker: Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Gets a New President

By Candy Evans | April 21, 2021 |

This is one of those stories that brings me full circle with much joy. I have known Russ Anderson a long time. We first met back in 2015, when he was on the other side of the real estate business, in mortgages as CEO of Guardian Mortgage, an early CandysDirt.com sponsor. I was impressed then…