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A Flawless Lakewood Hutsell Spanish Eclectic Is Available for the First Time in Over 30 Years

By Karen Eubank | October 2, 2025 |

When you think about what defines Lakewood architecture, you soon realize it’s the historic Tudor and Spanish Eclectic homes. Two architects can be credited with creating what I call the Lakewood Look: Charles Dilbeck and Clifford D. Hutsell. Both men embraced craftsmanship and whimsy, which is a significant part of what makes homes like this Hutsell…

Sherry Smith Named Managing Broker for Ebby Halliday in Oklahoma

By CandysDirt | October 2, 2025 |

Ebby Halliday has appointed Sherry Smith as the Managing Broker for its Oklahoma operations, expanding her leadership role beyond the Texomaland region she’s served for years. Smith brings extensive experience in both Texas and Oklahoma real estate. A licensed Broker Associate in Texas and now Managing Broker in Oklahoma, Smith joined Ebby Halliday Realtors in…

The Most Beautiful Setting on Lakewood Blvd — With a $1 Million Price Improvement

By Brenda Masse | October 1, 2025 |

When this Bertram C. Hill Spanish Eclectic estate home hit the market last spring, it was for the first time in over 25 years. The unique Lakewood private estate was built by Dines & Kraft, making it not only one of the most exciting homes on the market, but also one of the most, if…

Kelly Perkins: Are Fed Rate Cuts Really the Homebuying Game-Changer You Expect?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | October 1, 2025 |

With 33 years in the financial industry, Novēm Wealth’s Kelly Perkins has seen the booms and busts of the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market and beyond. As co-founder and partner at the Dallas-based firm, she is a qualified advisor, industry leader, and sought-after public speaker — and she’s brought her expertise to CandysDirt.com for a…

7 Dreamy New Interior Design Collaborations to Know This Fall

By Elaine Raffel | October 1, 2025 |

Fall is interior design collaboration season—and the home world just scored some heavy hitters. From rugs to tiles to tables, the latest drops mix star power with serious design cred.

The Eyes Have It. This Wisconsin Home Is Certified Creepy

By Mimi Perez | October 1, 2025 |

When the Gusman and I moved to Dallas in 1995, we lived in a duplex behind the Lovers Lane Antique Market. Behind their building was a massive statue of Daniel Boone that was for sale. Because of the fence that separated our street from their property, we could only see Daniel Boone from the shoulders…