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New York Pad Offers the Ultimate in Culinary Convenience

By Adlene Neely Dealey | July 15, 2020 |

So, have you ever needed to wash the funk of the day off yourself, but also been really, really hungry? Well, this New York pad we found for this week’s Wednesday frivolities has the answer. That’s right— today, “WTF?” is “WTF not?” We found this greatness when scouring StreetEasy, and by golly, someone in the…

Hidden Danger: Some Homes Have Safety Issues You Can’t Ignore

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | July 15, 2020 |

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.” Depending on the home, a home inspector usually finds a lot of ordinary wear and tear or maintenance issues during an inspection, and possibly some…

East Texas Living in La Rue

By Shelby Skrhak | July 15, 2020 |

This could be your Green Acres fantasy come true. With 40 acres of “land spreading out so far and wide,” escape to quant La Rue in East Texas for this beautifully-updated three-bedroom home featuring views of your own private lake and green pastures. This is the place to be. The 2,621-square-foot brick home, built in…

Texas Residential Inventory at Smallest in 3.5 Years, Luxury Homes Flood Market

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | July 15, 2020 |

By David S. JonesSenior Editor, The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University Empty shelves at the supermarket are not the only shortage created by the pandemic. Homes are in short supply, too.  “Unless a buyer is looking for a luxury home, there are fewer to choose from,” says Dr. Jim Gaines, chief economist for…

Bike to Work From This Chic Remodeled Cottage in Maple Springs

By Shelby Skrhak | July 14, 2020 |

Here’s what I want to know: How could a home situated on Parkland Avenue not be considered part of the Medical District? Instead, this 1945 cottage located just north of Maple is part of the hot neighborhood of Oak Lawn Heights or Maple Springs, if you prefer. Whichever moniker you adopt, we’re happy to bring…

Winnetka Heights Tudor Staged by CandysDirt.com Staff Comes Full Circle

By Joanna England | July 14, 2020 |

More than four years ago, one of our staffers wrote a critique on a charming Tudor in Winnetka Heights that was brimming with potential, but the listing photos were a major missed opportunity. After some back and forth with the listing agent, we decided to prove a very important point, said Karen Eubank, our luxury…