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Founded by Candy Evans, CandysDirt.com offers readers House P**n, celebrity real estate, neighborhoods, what’s hot, (what’s not), sales insight, Realtor profiles, new developments, the “f” word (um, foreclosures, what were you thinking?), builder talk, real estate news and consumer Q&As. Come tax appraisal time, we have The Tax Doctor right here. We even have a real estate attorney on staff for th
e really tough questions. We do it all from our base in Dallas/Fort Worth, where we love to report the Dallas Dirt. Unlike 99% of the sites out there, CandysDirt.com is published by a journalist who isn’t trying to sell you a home; a journalist who went to real estate school to sleep with the enemy; a journalist who visits each property and neighborhood and kicks the tires hard in her Louboutins. Make no mistake: Candy Evans tells it like it is. Updated daily, reported accurately for the real estate consumer, and always spiced with dish from readers and local experts, CandysDirt.com is a daily fix for anyone who wants to know about real estate in Dallas/Fort Worth -- not just from the ground up, but from the dirt.
Whether you’re a first time home buyer, or it’s been a while since you purchased a home, this is a simple step-by-step guide to the process.
Republic Title
Republic Title ensures the transfer and protection of your title with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
Have you taken a look at your electrical panel lately?
Green Scene Home Inspections
Your electrical panel is the heart of your home's electrical system, and it's a good idea to know your way around it.
Once again the future of Dallas short-term rentals is clear as mud.
Dallas Short Term Rental Alliance spokeswoman Lisa Sievers reached out to CandysDirt.com this week to advise that an appellate court hearing has been set for Sept. 10. City Hall insiders are already saying the hearing will likely be delayed again.
This swoon-worthy Caruth Terrace cottage is an excellent option for a wide range of buyers.
Mysti Newberry Stewart
The name Caruth carries quite the legacy in Dallas. The neighborhoods the family established, like Caruth Terrace are much-coveted today.
With a sleek triple-peak brick-wrapped exterior, this Briarwood home presents a modern twist on the traditional Tudor style.
Eric Holmes :: Compass Realtor
Briarwood is a neighborhood you stumble upon and can't belive your luck. Finding a home can be tricky here but we have a beauty for you!
The Central Appraisal Districts for Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Rockwall counties released certified property values on Wednesday, and — shocking no one — the numbers are on the rise.
This 1929 Dutch Colonial style cottage needs some TLC, but the choice location and great bones are huge selling points.
Ivey Ramsey at Williams Trew Real Estate
Always on the lookout for something singular, I was immediately taken with this 1929 Dutch Colonial style cottage at 3812 Tulsa Way. The handful of houses on this street, one block from Camp Bowie, comprise a mini-conservation district with several appealingly-unique examples of 1920s vintage houses...
Following 200-plus public meetings and thousands of hours of deep dives into land use matters that will guide the future of Dallas, the City Plan Commission on Thursday made numerous last-minute amendments and recommended the ForwardDallas comprehensive land use plan to the Dallas City Council.
The City Plan Commission on Thursday made numerous last-minute amendments and recommended the ForwardDallas comprehensive land use plan to the Dallas City Council.
For this week’s Inwood Home of the Week sponsored by Inwood National Bank, we can’t wait to show you a West Highland Park home that exists at the intersection of elevated luxury and innovative design.
Inwood National Bank - Dallas
Mohammed Nour Jaber Real Estate
For this edition of Inwood Home of the Week, we're showing off a West Highland Park home with modern design and a dynamic flow.
The house is located in the gated community of Gates of Prestonwood. It’s a luxury neighborhood but the relatively modest home is a far cry from his 12-bedroom mega-mansion, known as “Shaq-apulco,” that he once owned in Orlando.
Living close to a Babe’s Chicken Dinner House means something to Shaquille O’Neal, but the National Basketball Association legend will have to travel further now that he’s selling his nearby Carrollton home.
Several North Dallas neighborhoods rallied last week in opposition to the mixed-use Pepper Square redevelopment project at Preston and Belt Line roads.
Several North Dallas neighborhoods rallied last week in opposition to the mixed-use Pepper Square redevelopment project at Preston and Belt Line roads. A planned public hearing before the City Plan Commission, originally scheduled for Thursday, has now been postponed to Aug. 8.
In Highland Park, the competition for the most beautiful home is fierce. However, this renovated masterpiece may take the
Shirley Cohn
Allie Beth Allman & Associates
In Highland Park, the competition for the most beautiful home is fierce. However, thisrenovated masterpiece may take the cake.
“It’s all about the location, and this is a prime location.” (And the backyard isn’t bad either)
Virginia Durham, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Horned Frog fans, what about walking to those pre-game (well, admit it, they’re pre-, during and post-game) tailgates? No parking pass necessary. Or golfers, let’s talk about avoiding the parking mess for whatever the Colonial golf tournament is called this year. Sound good? Park your car, lace ...
Grab this Bob Thompson stunner before Candy snaps it up herself!
Kim Bedwell, Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty
I will be completely upfront with you. If you don’t buy this house, I just might sweep it up! We happen to be in the crosshairs of Old Father Time — we are getting older, but our house and property are not shrinking like our brain cells. We have covered the beautiful community of The…
Hailed as a hero by D4 residents and opponents of the ForwardDallas 2.0 comprehensive land use plan, Forsyth spoke exclusively to CandysDirt.com last week about his thoughts on multifamily projects near single-family neighborhoods.
District 4 Dallas Plan Commissioner Tom Forsyth came on the scene like a wrecking ball in February, determined to make good on a promise to Councilwoman Carolyn King Arnold and her constituents that he’s going to protect single-family neighborhoods.
This week’s Highlight Home of The Week sponsored by Senior Loan Officer Lisa Peters of First Horizon has unique possibilities in a beautiful neighborhood.
Lisa Peters - Mortgage Loan Officer at First Horizon
DeCarla Anderson Group
You can see this beautiful Midlothian home and check out the neighborhood for yourself this weekend at the Open House.
After three denied rezoning applications, developers with WillowTree Custom Homes were granted approval this month by the Colleyville Planning and Zoning Commission to build nine estate homes on 14 acres previously designated for agricultural use.
A clip from our latest podcast with Planning Commissioner Melissa Kingston addressing ForwardDallas and some of the highly contentious issues that have arisen surrounding the comprehensive land use plan.
See the full epidose here: https://youtu.be/eYhtUPlAbZQ
After their redevelopment work at The Stockyards Mule Alley and Hotel Drover, the Stockyard Heritage Development partnership team has their eye on the next phase of development with the more than half billion-dollar renovation of the entertainment district.
Fort Worth Heritage Development is a partnership between Majestic Realty, Hickman Companies. and M2G Ventures. The massive redevelopment project will take about eight years to complete.
This great Fort Worth home is perfect for first-time-buyers, or anyone looking for an affordable home that is move-in ready.
Matt Keeton-Real Estate-Dallas
Shout out to all those people who are scraping cash together, hoping to buy their first house. You’ve saved for a house with bedrooms for your family in a nice neighborhood. Now you’re searching for an affordable house that’s ready to live in. So the budget doesn’t really allow for buckets o...
A proposal for 1,500 housing units at District 11’s Pepper Square mixed-use development has reportedly been revised and will go before the Dallas Plan Commission for a vote on Aug. 8.
A proposal for 1,500 housing units at District 11’s Pepper Square mixed-use development has reportedly been revised and compromised and will go before the Dallas Plan Commission for a vote in August.
Old Hickory Farm is a unique blend of historic charm and modern luxury, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a fairytale property.
Debra Rosser, Realtor
Old Hickory Farm is no longer old or a farm. It's an absolute fairytale paradise just outside of Argyle in Denton County.
With ForwardDallas under review and pending a public hearing this Thursday, CandysDirt.com Publisher, Candy Evans, weighs in on the issues surrounding the comprehensive land use plan.
They are larger and they are way fancier today, but single-family homes are still the power engine for the Dallas economy.
Every time a contentious zoning case goes before the Dallas City Council, Dallas City Plan Commissioner Melissa Kingston has already seen it, likely heard from angry citizens about it, and voted on it.
Every time a contentious zoning case goes before the Dallas City Council, Dallas City Plan Commissioner Melissa Kingston has already seen it, likely heard from angry citizens about it, and voted on it. In this episode of Dallas Dirt, host April Towery sat down with Kingston to discuss ForwardDalla...
Sitting on a half-acre corner in the heart of Highland Park, this extraordinary home was designed by architect Weldon Turner and built by Sebastian Construction Group.
Allie Beth Allman
Susan Baldwin Group
A luxurious Highland Park Modern Mediterranean designed by Weldon Turner and built by Sebastian Construction has just listed.
A tribute to Virgina Cook, one of the icons of Dallas real estate who made the industry what it is today.
Services for Virginia Cook will be Monday, July 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Highland Park Presbyterian Church.
I had the honor and pleasure of getting to know Virginia Cook on one of the greatest excursions of my life: an overnight trip to Costa Rica on a private jet to check out an enclave under development by Ross Perot's Fort-Worth-based Hillwood.
We love a Cliff May Midcentury Modern home around here, and we could not be more excited to share it with you because not only is it flawless, but it also has such a special story.
David Griffin & Company Realtors
When this Cliff May Midcentury Modern hit my inbox I knew you'd want the dirt, so I started digging immediately!
Embrace the quiet life at this magnificent Argyle listing by Janine Bayer and Julie Peacock of the Ebby North Dallas’ Bayer Group.
Ebby Halliday Realtors
Wait until you step inside this newly completed Argyle estate listed by Janine Bayer and Julie Peacock of the Ebby North Dallas’ Bayer Group.
Pastor Robert Jeffress told local media no one was hurt.
Dallas Fire-Rescue crews battled a four-alarm blaze at First Baptist Dallas Church on Friday. Officials said the roof collapsed, causing the fire to reignite around 7:30 p.m., but as of late Friday night, it was contained.
Calling all Midcentury Modern house lovers! You can now add Sunset Acres to your real estate shopping map.
League Real Estate
Calling all Midcentury Modern house lovers! You can now add Sunset Acres to your real estate shopping map. Sunset Acres you ask? Sounds like a retirement community in Arizona. I hadn’t heard of it either till Lisa Logan, League Real Estate agent and neighbor brought it to my attention. Sunset Acre...
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A clip from our latest #DallasDirt podcast with Planning Commissioner Melissa Kingston addressing ForwardDallas and some of the highly contentious issues that have arisen surrounding the comprehensive land use plan. See the full epidose here: https://youtu.be/eYhtUPlAbZQ
In this conversation, Candy Evans and JP Piccinini discuss the recent NAR settlement and its impact on real estate agents. They touch on topics such as the high commissions charged by agents, the need for more professionalism in the industry, and the importance of education and training for agents. You can see the full episode on the #DallasDirt podcast on Apple podcasts or Youtube here: https://bit.ly/3V8oZmp
In this clip from Dallas Dirt, Dallas City Councilman Adam Bazaldua offers a glimpse at the problems his southern Dallas constituents are facing. Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3V5mGjS
It's bond election day in Dallas. "Your advocacy is your gift." —Rudy Karimi on the Dallas Dirt podcast
In this clip from our latest episode of #DallasDirt, you get a peek into the conversation around office conversions in commercial real estate. It’s no secret that office buildings across the country are sitting half-vacant. Our guests, a trio of an architect, a commercial real estate broker, and a land use consultant say adaptive reuse is the answer. Join Dallas Dirt host Candy Evans as she sits down with Founding Principle of Vision Architecture Studio Kevin Wallace, President of Metcalfe Commercial Realty Tom Metcalfe, and Masterplan President Dallas Cothrum to discuss how the commercial office sector can learn lessons from retail post-2008 and address the lack of affordable, workforce housing. See the full episode on our YouTube channel or @ DallasDirt on Apple Music or Spotify.
We might be nearly fresh off federal income tax season, but another taxman cometh soon — your local appraisal board notices and inevitable property taxes. On this special episode of Dallas Dirt, host Candy Evans sat down with founder and CEO of propertytax.io Glenn Goodrich to get a handle on how and why your home is appraised. They discuss the surprising ways appraisal districts assess a home’s value and how to protest it. In this short clip, Goodrich explains the type of evidence you need when protesting your home’s value — specifically what not to use.
From #DallasDirt podcast: The ForwardDallas Committee, not staff, took out the specific "single family" language in the comprehensive land use plan.
What is #ForwardDallas? “ForwardDallas is a future land use guide; it’s not zoning,” explains Interim Director of Planning + Urban Design Andrea Gilles. “It looks at the big picture of the city. What are the biggest issues we have going on today, and how we address them over the next five, 10, 15, or 20 years?” Watch and listen to the full episode of CandysDirt.com's podcast #DallasDirt here: https://bit.ly/4a8jie4 #dallaspodcast #cityofdallas #dallascityhall #dallasplanning #dallasdevelopment #dallascitycouncil #candysdirt
CandysDirt.com Dallas City Hall Editor April Towery sits down with Interim Director of Planning + Urban Design Andrea Gilles and Chief Planner Patrick Blaydes to discuss what’s become a controversial land use plan titled “ForwardDallas,” in the latest episode of #DallasDirt. Listen or watch here: https://bit.ly/4a8jie4 #ForwardDallas #dallascityhall #dallascitycouncil #dallastx #dallaspodcast #candysdirt
BREAKING: Tragic footage of the historic Hutsell home at 7226 Lakewood being demolished. Read the back story here: https://bit.ly/3R0FxvG #lakewood #lakewoodhomes #lakewoodrealestate #hutsellhome #historicpreservation #historichomes #preservationdallas #dallaspreservation #dallashistorichomes #candysdirt
The Downtown Arlington Management Corporation has scored a major coup, landing a $75,000 grant from General Motors to turn unused railroad land into a transformative public space. Read the article here: https://tinyurl.com/2tza62h6 🟣Arlington Wins ‘Placemaking’ Grant to Redevelop Land Near Old Railroad Tracks Downtown Arlington Texas Project for Public Spaces General Motors
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Each week #ThreeThingsToKnow predicts the three most important factors to watch in the financial market at the beginning of the week. Let's see how the week went with Ryan Stephens, Watermark Home Loans. #dfwhomeloans #mortgagetips #financetips #inflation #candysdirt
So how did this week's #ThreeThingstoKnow pan out? Find out from Ryan Stephens, Watermark Home Loans in this video exclusive to CandysDirt.com! Stay up to date on the market every week with Ryan and CandysDirt.com: https://candysdirt.com/tag/three-things-to-know/
In this week's #ThreeThingstoKnow, Ryan Stephens, Watermark Home Loans had some insights into how the Fed might influence the market, whether inflation was cooling, and whether 30-year-mortgage rates were headed into the 5 percent range. So, how did this week turn out? Find out now and stay informed with his weekly #ThreeThingstoKnow exclusively on CandysDirt.com:
Los Arboles is one of those hidden gems in Dallas. Filled with ponds, water features, and majestic trees, it’s the most beautiful private and secure neighborhood in Dallas. At last count, only 32 estate homes were in the 30-acre gated community. Most homes here were built in the 1990s and early 2000s but have aged exceptionally well because they were architect designed and constructed by noted custom builders such as Michael Remsick, who was the brains behind this home. The recent renovation were equally well designed and constructed. ➡️ Get all the details on this “sophisticated but comfortable” listing at CandysDirt.com. 🟣 Dave Perry-Miller listing agent Sharon Redd has this 7,062-square-foot, four-bedroom, seven-bathroom Los Arboles estate at 30 Robledo Dr. offered for $5.749 million. George Bass Stage and Design #dallasluxuryrealestate #dallasluxury #houseporn #candysdirt #dallasluxuryhomes #dallashomes #dfwrealestate #dallasrealestate
It’s no secret that for more than a decade, the residences connected to the Omni Hotel Fort Worth have represented the pinnacle of urban luxury living in Cowtown. One such condo currently on offer by Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty’s Adrianne Holland is 1301 Throckmorton Street, Unit #2703. This high-rise condominium will stun you with its polished sophistication. Adrianne Huff Holland at Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty Ryan Stephens, Watermark Home Loans Candace Evans Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty #candysdirt #fortworthluxury #briggsfreeman #fortworthrealestate
A panel discussion on planned development in Oak Cliff.
Meet Chris Burnet behind Farmhouse Developer at our exclusive event with Edie West Realty Group. 6115 Sandydale is a turnkey luxury remodel with everything you want!
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Welcome to CandysDirt.com, for the truly real estate-obsessed in Dallas and North Texas. Founded by Candy Evans, CandysDirt.com offers readers House P**n, celebrity real estate, neighborhood profiles, what’s hot (and what’s not), sales insight, Realtor profiles, new developments and interviews with developers, the “f” word (um, foreclosures, what were you thinking?), builder talk, real estate news, architecture and design tips, consumer Q&As, the works.
We do it all from our base in North Texas, where we love to report the Dallas & Fort Worth Dirt. (Arlington, Frisco & Plano, too!) Unlike 99 percent of the sites out there, CandysDirt.com features stories written and edited by journalists, focusing on the facts and insider knowledge so you can make informed decisions in today’s fast-paced real estate market.
Make no mistake: Candy Evans tells it like it is. Updated daily, reported accurately for the real estate consumer, and always spiced with dish from readers and local experts, CandysDirt.com is a daily fix for anyone who wants to know about real estate in Dallas/Fort Worth — not just from the ground up, but from the dirt.
