Eric Holmes

A Classic Briarwood Beauty Within Walking Distance to Inwood Village

By Karen Eubank / July 27, 2024 /

Briarwood is quite simply one of the prettiest neighborhoods in Dallas. It lies within the boundaries of Bluffview and was developed on land that was originally a dairy farm. Fortunately, builders have honored the mature trees, and subsequently, this remains one of the most verdant areas of the city.  Despite being surrounded by natural beauty…

Oktoberfest Dallas Raises a Glass and Funds For East Dallas Charities This Weekend

By Brenda Masse / September 28, 2023 /

Next in a series: North Texas cities, towns, and neighborhoods celebrate fall with all the gusto of people who have suffered through a Texas summer, and we are here to let you know about the best area fall festivals, Oktoberfests, pumpkin patches, and Halloween fun over the next several weeks. Today, we’re covering Dallas Oktoberfest, a…

Center of Hope Has Advice For How You Can Help Homeless Shelters This Season

By Brenda Masse / December 7, 2022 /

“There’s nothing more pleasurable than giving.” That’s what Chef D, aka Chef Daren Mitchell, Assistant Chef at Union Gospel Mission, said to me during the calm before the lunch service for the 62 women and 46 children currently housed at Center of Hope. That’s where I’ll start because while he was talking about his job,…

Kessler Reserve Beauty on Highest Point in Enclave Tops Our Open House Roundup

By Leah Shafer / July 21, 2016 /

Every Thursday, we handpick five of the most wonderful open houses scheduled for that weekend for the CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column. This is your chance to find out the must-see properties and get them on your calendar! This week, our houses range in price from $359K to $940K, including a new build in Kessler Reserve,…

Historic Home Tour and Luncheon in Ennis Tomorrow — I Have Your Wednesday All Planned With Historic House Candy!

By Candy Evans / May 13, 2014 /

If you love Swiss Avenue, you will absolutely adore Ennis, Texas, just 30 minutes south of Dallas. You need to get down there tomorrow for an unprecedented home tour and luncheon featuring the most historical homes in Ennis listed by some tip top Dallas agents: Eric Holmes, Joe Kobell, and Lauria Mah. These three have…