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2015 Appraisals Are Out and Residential Property Owners Got Nailed

By Candy Evans | May 5, 2015 |

May 1 means one thing in our household: a not so happy face. That’s because DCAD valuation change notices are sent out May 1, and hit the mailboxes shortly thereafter. Did you taxes go up? Need a forum to gripe? We’d love to hear from you at Candy’sDirt.com. According to Cheryl Jordan at the Dallas…

Lovely Lakeshore Listing Has Style For Miles

By Joanna England | May 5, 2015 |

The second I saw this brand new listing from Scott Carlson, I knew we had to feature it here on CandysDirt.com. It’s one of those homes that really sticks with you. A remodeled ranch in Lakewood, this house hits all the high notes with open spaces, luxurious finishes, and a beautiful kitchen. Its tremendous and…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Ryan Place Cottage Has Guest Quarters, Fantastic Curb Appeal

By Leah Shafer | May 5, 2015 |

Ryan Place is a storied, family-friendly neighborhood three miles south of downtown Fort Worth, located in the Near Southside area. Established in 1911, Ryan Place today is a thriving neighborhood with an annual Easter egg hunt, Fourth of July parade, back-to-school pool party, “Boo on the Boulevard” celebration, and a candlelight Christmas evening. With close proximity…

Private Pedicure Studio, Hair Salon, Massage Room, Gym, Theater, Total Hollywood Yard: Preston Hollow Living in Highland Park

By Candy Evans | May 4, 2015 |

This home, this home is nirvana!  Truly one of the most amazing Monday Morning Millionaires we have ever written. Located at 4700 St. John’s in the toniest part of Highland Park, one over one green acre of paradise, it is more than 13,000 square feet of the best construction I have ever seen. Maybe that’s because it…

After a Rash of Earthquakes, Should North Texas Update its Building Codes?

By Joanna England | May 4, 2015 |

Did you feel that earthquake this morning? We definitely did, and it happened just as I was dropping off my preschooler in Lakewood. The tremor, a 2.7 magnitude quake near Farmers Branch according to the United States Geological Survey map, made me wonder if my son’s school was built to withstand a significant earthquake. It’s…

Mavericks Head Coach Rick Carlisle Lists Park Cities Pad, Heading to Uptown

By Candy Evans | May 4, 2015 |

First of all, relax: he is not going anywhere but downtown. Or shall I say, Uptown. Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle is staying right here in Big D, just changing his address. He and his wife, Donna, have decided to list the stunning Park Cities home on Greenbrier Drive for sale with agent to the…