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Haunted Hospitality: Dallas Hotels Where the Past Still Checks In

By Shelby Skrhak / October 31, 2025 /

At CandysDirt.com, I’ve earned the title of “murder house expert” — and I’ll admit, I don’t hate it. There’s something fascinating about the intersection of real estate and crime, the way a home’s history can shape how people see it. So maybe it’s fitting that, fresh off a trip to Disney World and my favorite…

Ghost Hunting in Some of Dallas’ Eeriest Historic Haunted Buildings

By Karen Eubank / October 24, 2024 /

One of the many benefits of historic preservation is that ghosts still have a home! Can you imagine the poor souls doomed to roam the place where they died, then it’s demolished? I feel certain ghosts take a dim view of new construction and never get used to it. So, let’s learn about a few…

Step Into Dallas History: Architectural Walking Tours of Downtown Dallas

By Karen Eubank / November 8, 2019 /

  Architectural walking tours are something we generally participate in when we travel to Europe. Learning about the culture and history of a city from a local allows for a more exciting and intimate experience. It’s also a more enriching way to learn about a place than you’d get from a travel guide or, God…

Historic Georgian Mansion on Gaston Avenue The Great Gatsby Would Love

By Karen Eubank / September 15, 2016 /

  We’ve found the perfect home for anyone that longs for the era of gracious lawn parties, jazz drifting through the air, and the ever-present champagne glass in hand. Wait, that’s what the CandysDirt.com staff longs for. Wonder if we pool our resources … Seriously though, this Georgian mansion on Gaston Avenue was built in…