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Mangrove Buffer, 50-Ft Dock, Private Beach, Outdoor Kitchen & Dining, Saline Pool & Spa ENDLESS SUMMER

By Candy Evans | September 2, 2014 |

You work hard for your money, so why not enjoy your time off  enjoying an endless summer at your very own vacation residence? We talk about second homes here on CandysDirt and of course SecondShelters, because that’s what we are all about. I know, we just finished Vacation Home Week, but with Labor Day and…

Labor of Love: Robbie Briggs, Giveback Homes Featured in Inman News!

By Candy Evans | September 1, 2014 |

Giveback Homes member Robbie Briggs (center), president and CEO of Dallas-based brokerage Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, at Giveback Homes “build day” in Dallas.  You remember our very own Blake Andrews, yes? The founder of Giveback Homes, a real estate charitable concept that gives pros a channel to donate funds to help build homes for those in need in…

RE: Julio Quinones North Dallas Ranch Turns Up the Sparks in Sparkman Estates

By Candy Evans | August 31, 2014 |

We know Julio was responsible for the goodness that knocked me over at 3241 Merrell Circle. Just found out that Julio also handled the renovation down at Lake Austin Spa Resort, where I am taking my daughter next weekend for her birthday. According to an article in F!D Luxe, “McAdams tapped his longtime Dallas decorator,…

Labor Day Special for CandysDirt Readers: Live in This $700K Ranch with Pool on Northaven for FREE!

By Candy Evans | August 30, 2014 |

Free, yes indeed. All you have to pay are the utilities. The owner of this home is seeking a Home Tender. What is that? It’s a person who lives in a home for free, maintains and loves it, and keeps it looking fresh and beautiful for the owner who may not be able to live…

Julio Quinones North Dallas Ranch Turns Up the Sparks in Sparkman Estates

By Candy Evans | August 29, 2014 |

This is one of those listings that drives me to drink because I cannot for the life of me understand how damn wonderful our real estate market is. Do you know that I wake up and pinch myself every single day? We are so lucky, I am so lucky, to be in a real estate…

Is Your Social Media Marketing Falling Flat? Katie Lance Offers Tips to Help With Your Strategy

By Joanna England | August 29, 2014 |

Marketing is one of the most challenging parts of having a successful real estate business. Great marketing ensures that, even after the peak season ends, your business will weather less-than-stellar sales. Truly, real estate is a cyclical industry, marked by seasonal highs and lows. Not only do you need to be prepared for the lean months…