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Why Dallas Commuter Rail is Something to be Proud of

By CandysDirt.com Contributor | November 11, 2016 |

By Hayley Enoch Special Contributor To many, public transportation is a fixture of large Eastern cities like New York or Washington, D.C. It might come as a surprise to learn that Dallas Area Rapid Transit holds its own when measured against more established public transportation systems. Let’s take a look at why DART’s system is…

World Ending? This Possum Kingdom Lake Home with a Bunker is For You

By Jon Anderson | November 11, 2016 |

Were Tuesday’s results a gut punch? Does the impending transfer of power fill you with dread at the prospect of the world ending in an orange haze over a Twitter spat?  Perhaps this home is for you.  It’s located about 140 miles outside Dallas … twice the distance the Nevada Test Site was from Las…

It’s My Mansion: Remodeled Cottage-Style House in East Dallas Priced to Sell

By Leah Shafer | November 11, 2016 |

Yes, our North Texas market is hotter than a doorknob in hell with prices rising at a fast pace. But there are homes to be found for under $200K, and that’s what the “It’s My Mansion” occasional column is all about. Today, we’ve discovered a cottage-style house at 3536 Delford Cir., near Shiloh and Ferguson roads…

What Will Donald Trump Do as President? Step One: Dismantle Dodd-Frank

By Candy Evans | November 10, 2016 |

We know that president-elect Donald Trump, as a businessman, probably detests regulations as much as any other business owner. While protective, some go too far and tack on extra costs to consumers. You really need a balance — enough law to protect the consumer and punish morons who prey upon the unsuspecting, but not enough…

Bluffview Transitional is a Sensational Blend of Style and Substance

By Karen Eubank | November 10, 2016 |

  If bold, dramatic, and striking are the words that inspire your house hunting, we’ve found your next home. This Bluffview transitional blends style, drama, elegance, and ease of living into one beautiful package. Just south of Northwest Highway there is a wonderful gated community with a five-acre park called Bretton Woods. Within that lush,…

Lakewood Contemporary Will Knock Your Socks Off In Our North Texas Open Houses

By Leah Shafer | November 10, 2016 |

We enjoy bringing you an insider look at hot North Texas properties with our CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column. Every Thursday, we pick five fabulous open houses in Dallas you definitely shouldn’t miss. This week, our houses range in price from $409K to $1.195 million. You’ll find a range of properties, from the Lakewood contemporary pictured above (that pool!), to a…