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Uptown Brownstone Has Quietest Neighbors in the World

By Candy Evans / June 28, 2016 /

An “O” House is a home so fabulous you have to drop whatever you are doing (yeah, even that) or holding, including your nail file, to look! Are you sick of your HOA? Then why not get some neighbors who cannot talk back, who cannot borrow a cup of sugar from you (carbs anyways, you…

Getting Real About Renos: Will a New Garage Door Really Add Value to My Home?

By Leah Shafer / May 11, 2016 /

This is the second installment of a new occasional column called Getting Real About Renovations. We’re looking at renovation realities for all sorts of projects, from hardwood floors and open floorplans, to master suite additions and kitchen upgrades. We’ll give you the unadulterated truth about options, costs, effort, Realtor opinion, and estimated ROI for these projects.…

Featured Realtor: Sassy, Sharp, and Smart Svetlana Grujic

By Joanna England / April 18, 2016 /

When you are looking for a Realtor, you should seek out someone who is more than a face on a bus bench. And truthfully, referrals don’t always tell the whole story. What you really want is someone who will negotiate for you, outsmart the competition, and seek out the best opportunities. That’s Svetlana Grujic‘s M.O.,…

Get Inspired This Weekend By These Five Open Houses Around Dallas

By Leah Shafer / February 18, 2016 /

Every week, we’re featuring five fantastic open houses in Dallas (and suburbs from time to time) here at CandysDirt. This week, we’ve found an exceptional group of homes on the market now. They range in price from $365,000 to $760,000. You’ll find everything from one of the best Tudor renovations we’ve seen in Hollywood/Santa Monica, to a…

Kessler Park Couple Dared to DIY Their Master Suite on Network TV

By Joanna England / August 21, 2015 /

Josh and Hannah Ramsey have loved North Oak Cliff since they bought their first home just off of W. 8th Street in 2009. That was back when the Oak Cliff “Oh…” was almost a reflex when the Ramseys told their friends where they lived. It didn’t bother Josh and Hannah, though, as they felt right…