summer

Some Pool-Side Open Houses Just in Time for Summer

By CandysDirt / May 23, 2026 /

Memorial Day marks the official start of our annual negotiation with the sun. If your current backyard setup is lacking the turquoise-hued salvation required to survive a Texas July, consider this weekend’s open house lineup your scouting mission. We’ve curated a list of Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate’s finest residences where the pools are pristine and…

Is Your Home Ready For Summer in North Texas?

By Brenda Masse / June 12, 2024 /

It may not be “officially” summer yet, but school is out, the pool is open, and the temperature gauge reads 90-plus degrees, so I say that means it’s summer in North Texas. As we know, this season can be hard on your house, so there are certain things you want to start to look out…

Buy a Home This Summer in One of The Best Neighborhoods With Pools

By Brenda Masse / August 7, 2023 /

If you’re shopping for homes in North Texas this summer, it’s frankly difficult not to let the heat factor in to the decision-making process. But if you think about it, that gives summer buyers a certain advantage. The traditional spring busy season shows homes at their best, when the grass is green, and everything is…

A Lesson From New Zealand is One of The Three Things to Know About The Summer Housing Market

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / June 20, 2023 /

By Ryan Casey Stephens,  FPQP®Special Contributor The sweltering days of summer that North Texas has become infamous for have arrived, and they’re here to stay! Have you noticed that above 98 degrees, every summer day here feels identical to the one before? When I think about this season, I think of one hot day after…

4 Intriguing Fractional Home Ownership Options

By Brenda Masse / February 8, 2023 /

If you’re into second or vacation homes — and you are, because that’s why we’re here — then you’ve no doubt encountered the concept of fractional home ownership by now. The idea has gained ground in recent years as two things happened. One of them is an increase in supply — more companies have popped…