This is Halloween, This is Halloween! Pumpkins scream in the dead of night. This Is Halloween, everybody make a scene. Trick or treat till the neighbor’s gonna die of fright. It’s spooky season! The greatest time of year! Well, at least to a certain demographic which includes my husband who, I kid you not, had…| CandysDirt.com
The owners of 4798 Iberia Avenue had a vision in mind when they designed their custom compound, built for multi-generational living. They were inspired by trips to Spain and the walled hacienda manor homes built around courtyards they’d seen there, and they brought that vision to life with their very special Dallas home. Tucked away…| CandysDirt.com
For car enthusiasts who dream of displaying their collection in museum-quality style, this McKinney estate may be the ultimate find. Last week, we told you about the 12,500-square-foot luxury property that is going to auction without reserve on Friday, Nov. 7. Now, we have to gush about the 6,200-square-foot showroom that’s unlike anything you’ve likely…| CandysDirt.com
By Kelly PerkinsSpecial Contributor, Novēm Wealth As the federal government shutdown stretches beyond a month, the human cost is real: thousands of essential workers furloughed; families strained without paychecks, all amid partisan gridlock. This isn’t working for the country. Americans work to support our families, entrepreneurs tighten budgets to succeed and grow. Message to Washington: Cease…| CandysDirt.com
Conjured Minnesota home makes for a perfect cult compound complete with portals, purple light sabers and robot alien children.| CandysDirt.com
There was a time when Fort Worth’s Sundance Square was booming. The buzzing 35-block mixed-use development in the heart of downtown Cowtown, created by Bass Brothers Enterprises, was exciting and busy. Thanks to the Bass family’s big support, downtown Fort Worth was revitalized. People were walking the sidewalks, kept safe by the private security. Restaurants…| CandysDirt.com
Southlake just claimed a new record in North Texas luxury real estate. The Reid Gonterman Group with Ebby Halliday Realtors represented the buyer in the $14.224 million sale of 1469 Sunshine Lane at auction — officially the most expensive residential sale ever recorded in both Southlake and Tarrant County, according to NTREIS MLS. The 31,234-square-foot…| CandysDirt.com
The notion of small government and local control has animated Texas politics for generations, but those days increasingly seem long gone. And when it comes to single-family neighborhoods, each new legislative session brings a slew of bad bills, at least according to the Texas Neighborhood Coalition. A veteran corporate attorney in the airline and tech…| CandysDirt.com
Doors are opening, while other doors have closed in Fort Worth, where there’s a lot on the business scene to keep up with. Keeping up with it, well, it can keep you on your toes. Some of us are tickled absolutely pink that Lilly Pulitzer has opened its golden doors at The Shops at Clearfork…| CandysDirt.com
We’re watching Celina heat up again — this time with a new Huffines Communities project named Serenade Texas, promising a $100 million buildout in record time. Unlike most master planned communities that roll out in phases over several years, Huffines says Serenade will skip the drawn-out phasing that’s standard for these large projects and instead…| CandysDirt.com
Is it a Family Home or Party Palace? This Montserrat Estate Can Be Both!| CandysDirt.com
Mira Vista House Is a Must-See for Entertaining in Fort Worth Private School Corridor| CandysDirt.com
The hallmark of a Barry Williams design is that the spaces look effortless, an achievement that is easier said than done.| CandysDirt.com
One of the most important things a seller can do is listen to their Realtor. I cannot emphasize this enough, especially when you have a significant luxury property like this gorgeous Preston Hollow Mediterranean mansion. Candy wrote about it in 2014, calling it one of the most beautiful homes in Dallas. It’s even better now,…| CandysDirt.com
By Reagan Rothenberger Reagan Rothenberger serves on the Dallas Landmark Commission and requested the initiation of Dallas City Hall as a landmark in March of 2025. The commission voted unanimously to initiate the landmark. The first time one sees Dallas City Hall, they are either impressed or depressed by its design. The opinions of the…| CandysDirt.com
As artificial intelligence starts to reshape industries from finance to healthcare, it’s also beginning to reconfigure how Texas contractors find their next big project. Case in point: Mercator.ai. It’s been one year since Mercator.ai expanded into the Lone Star State, and the firm’s business development platform for general contractors is gaining significant traction. Boasting seven…| CandysDirt.com
All of a sudden, it seems like AI is everywhere, but how much is it really transforming industries like real estate? Is it all just hype?| CandysDirt.com
An architecturally significant Midcentury Modern Sylvania Dells designed by architect John Barthel has just been listed.| CandysDirt.com
The little enclave of Sylvania Dells is a hotbed of Midcentury Modern Homes in East Dallas. We've found one for sale on over an acre!| CandysDirt.com
This fairytale Northern Hills stone cottage will fulfill every childhood fantasy from the setting to the charming home it's right out of a novel.| CandysDirt.com
Our Inward Home of the Week is a cutting-edge classic contemporary urban villa that is the result of a home run of design talent.| CandysDirt.com
Sam Saladino is on the move. In July, the popular Dallas agent joined Briggs-Freeman Sotheby’s International. “I had a positive experience at Keller Williams with a good management team and training support,” he said. “Ultimately though it was time for me to return to a heritage brand.” Saladino believes his experience and connections within the…| CandysDirt.com
The NAR Profile on Home Staging was released last week. It offers insights into why 83 percent of buyers agents say staging matters.| CandysDirt.com
Will This Iconic Greenway Parks Cotswold Manor House Survive?| CandysDirt.com
Heritage Oak Cliff Home Tour Features a Storybook Dilbeck Treasure in Stevens Park| CandysDirt.com
Do You Think These Homes Are The Sweetest Homes in Dallas-Fort Worth?| CandysDirt.com
Ryan Streiff Joins Elite Global Group Redefining the Luxury Real Estate Experience| CandysDirt.com
Kiestwood is full of great Midcentury architecture and a total 'Leave it to Beaver' vibe. See why we're in love with this Oak Cliff neighborhood.| CandysDirt.com
With less than two weeks to go, anticipation is running high as 26 designers race toward the finish line at this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas. Now in its sixth year, the celebrated event opens to the public on November 7, returning once again to the storied French Renaissance estate at 2999 Turtle Creek Boulevard.| CandysDirt.com
Not for nothing that downtown has been dominating the news cycle. Some years of high-profile business relocations and bad headlines about crime and homelessness appear to have set the stage for what sometimes feels like impending doom. Not one but two of the Big D’s major sport franchises are mulling alternative locations for new arenas,…| CandysDirt.com
Discover an incredible 5West custom home that showcases the sophistication you can only get from the most detailed design.| CandysDirt.com
Any experienced home inspector will tell you that just when you think you've seen it all, something crazy will leap out of the crawl space and surprise you.| CandysDirt.com
The Ridglea Hills neighborhood, tucked into Fort Worth’s rolling hills, is known for its peaceful environment, manicured lawn, and family-friendly atmosphere. It’s an established neighborhood of homes built in the middle of the last century. You might even call if “Leave it to Beaver” material. Roll into advantages the easy commutes to downtown Fort Worth…| CandysDirt.com
New Medical District Condos Pair Lock-and-Leave Living With Rooftop Decks and 2-Car Garages| CandysDirt.com
For this week's Inwood Home of the Week, we're exploring a luxe condo in the heart of Dallas' Medical District at The Residences on Hondo.| CandysDirt.com
When you fly over Lakesong, it’s easy to see the vision: rolling lakes, parks, and neighborhoods stretching across 2,700 acres in Ellis County. Last week, Huffines Communities officially broke ground on the master-planned community, giving dignitaries, builders, and industry partners a first look from above — gold shovels in hand and helicopters hovering overhead. Nearly…| CandysDirt.com
I ran into a colleague interior designer extrordinaire Barry Williams at a funeral I attended last week. “I’ve been thinking about you lately,” he said.“Oh, how so?”I replied“I’ve been spending a lot of time on I-30. I’ve got a job in Weatherford,” empathizing with my D/FW commutes.“Oh, yeah. There’s a lot going on out there…| CandysDirt.com
If you have the time, you might want to work Fort Worth's Cutting Edge Haunted House into what’s left of your October calendar.| CandysDirt.com
Mediterranean Gardens and Sylvania Dells are extraordinary midcentury modern enclaves in Dallas, and you can tour them this Saturday!| CandysDirt.com
Ridglea, one of Fort Worth’s most beloved neighborhoods, is known for its tree-lined streets, rolling hills, timeless architecture and easy charm. There’s some pride that goes along with this neighborhood’s lovely reputation and a prime example is this updated four-bedroom, two-bath home that delivers the curb appeal to keep up with the neighborhood’s popularity. The…| CandysDirt.com
Award-winning North Texas Real Estate News from Candy Evans and her staff.| CandysDirt.com
Dallas voters could decide this November whether to double council member salaries to $125,000 per year, require that the Community Police Oversight director and Inspector General be appointed by the City Council, and delete the provision prohibiting the City Council from “interfering” with appointees and subordinates of the city manager.| CandysDirt.com
Staff acknowledged that ForwardDallas has been poorly received by residents worried it will destroy single-family neighborhoods.| CandysDirt.com
Swoon For This North Dallas Contemporary Luxury Lock and Leave| CandysDirt.com
Instagram real estate influencers have flocked to this Midcentury Modern in Brentfeild. See what all the hype is about.| CandysDirt.com
It's always a good time for a reminder of some of the ways that we can become "electricity blind" in our own homes.| CandysDirt.com
This Frisco Heights home designed by Albert Komatsu has a unique architectural style we're calling "Tex Mex Japanese Modern."| CandysDirt.com
So I went up to Plano a couple Sundays ago, nice easy drive up the Dallas North Tollway to the Windhaven exit. Fifteen minutes later I thought maybe I had been transported to the Texas Hill Country. This was Red Wolf Lane. I had heard about this house several years ago from its builder, Sharif…| CandysDirt.com
You may recall that I told you, last year, about the Screenfest we have had on our porch ever since we screened it in with retractable screens by KJ Custom Screens. Teresa Staggs, who owns KJ Custom Screens & Outdoor Living, the premier North Texas distributor and installer of the world’s top exterior motorized screens,…| CandysDirt.com
Some of my favorite columns have been the ones on home inspection finds that are the result of well-meaning but epically bad DIY jobs.| CandysDirt.com
Dallas City Council to Vote Wednesday on Lakewood Conservation District Expansion | CandysDirt.com
Following a years-long battle to expand the Lakewood Conservation District, the Dallas Plan Commission unanimously agreed Thursday to remove a large chunk of the proposed expansion area and move the case forward to the Dallas City Council. The decision wasn’t taken lightly and drew opposition from about half the residents in the affected area, according…| CandysDirt.com
The 2023 Lakewood Home Tour benefits local schools and marks year 47 of sneak peeks into beautiful neighborhood homes.| CandysDirt.com
This Dines & Kraft Spanish Eclectic is not only a beatuifuy luxury home, it's an example of historic preservation at its best.| CandysDirt.com
One of the most original and intact Spanish Eclectic designs by Clifford Hutsell is on the market for the first time in 48 years.| CandysDirt.com
It's almost time for the Lakewood Home Festival. Mark your calendars and be prepared to be blown away as the tour includes three Clifford Hutsell homes!| CandysDirt.com
This Huge Transitional Home Just Took Center Stage on the Heath Market | CandysDirt.com
They’re Doing Something Right as Ebby Halliday Companies Agents Celebrate Anniversaries| CandysDirt.com
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Bachman Lake Skate Park brought back former Mayor Pro Tem Adam Medrano to the celebration, which would not have happened without the bond money he helped allocate to ensure the construction of the skate park. The Bachman Lake Skate Park is located in District 6, which is represented by Councilmember…| CandysDirt.com
A Private Resort in the Heart of Downtown Fort Worth is Residential, Commercial … or Both!| CandysDirt.com
Some architectural styles never fall out of favor, and this Lakewood Colonial Revival shows just how relevant an updated classic can be.| CandysDirt.com
This Bent Tree Beauty is a ‘Living Your Best Life’ Pinterest Board| CandysDirt.com
Take a spin down Dogwood Drive in Wylie, just a couple of blocks off the city’s historic downtown, and you wouldn’t know a brutal ax murder occurred on this quiet residential street in 1980. The home itself isn’t particularly remarkable, but it has certainly drawn its share of gawkers since the true crime mini-series Candy…| CandysDirt.com
What has happened to the house?| CandysDirt.com
Meredith Ellis’ JAMES Showroom: A One-Stop Shop for Textiles and Furnishings| CandysDirt.com
Fairway Living at Its Finest: Come See This Golf Enthusiast’s Dream For Yourself Sunday Afternoon| CandysDirt.com
Members of the Dallas City Council’s Economic Development Committee were briefed Monday on the latest version of the ForwardDallas comprehensive land use plan and said they didn’t have a lot of comments because they’d just received the draft the night before.| CandysDirt.com
Last Day of Early Voting for Dallas City Council Runoffs| CandysDirt.com
Following a years-long battle that pitted Far North Dallas residents against City Plan Commission members, elected officials, and a former councilman who now works for Masterplan zoning consultants, the CPC unanimously recommended approval Thursday for Henry S. Miller’s mixed-use Pepper Square development at Preston and Belt Line Roads.| CandysDirt.com
A vacant shopping center at Preston and Belt Line roads is not any closer to becoming a mixed-use development with up to 984 housing units, after yet another deferral by the City Plan Commission on Thursday.| CandysDirt.com
Adam Lamont is a pretty normal guy, so why are so many people up in arms over his ideas on affordable housing in Dallas?| CandysDirt.com
A rezoning meeting in far North Dallas last week regarding the redevelopment of Pepper Square at the southeast corner of Preston and Belt Line roads turned acrimonious for District 11 Dallas City Councilwoman Jaynie Schultz.| CandysDirt.com
This Farmers Branch Home Next to the Epic Oran Good Park Really Shines Bright| CandysDirt.com
I know there are people out there who secretly, or maybe not so secretly, want to stop traffic. I know, I know. You’re thinking your best killer outfit might do it. Or the next time you go to get coiffed that new ‘do will be so perfect, those beach waves are just on point. Or…| CandysDirt.com
Experts predict an increased need for downtown Fort Worth residences with Texas A&M planning to expand its Cowtown campus.| CandysDirt.com
Restored Samuels Avenue villa, built in the 1870's, offers a hidden urban oasis with charming gardens on a river front acreage.| CandysDirt.com
Brad Oldham and Chirsty Coltrin are selling their Highland Park treehouse. If you are clever you may be able to score SpeedBIRD| CandysDirt.com
McKinney landed the No. 1 spot in a RentCafe ranking of the best cities to live in as a renter, beating out 149 other locales across the U.S.| CandysDirt.com
The results of the 2025 Community Survey and Dallas residents are pretty pleased with the direction in which the city moving forward.| CandysDirt.com
Officials in Dallas are signing off on property tax relief for seniors and disabled homeowners by increasing the homestead exemption.| CandysDirt.com
A number of bills that aim to alleviate the state's housing shortage are now awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott's signature.| CandysDirt.com
A new study by Storage Sense shows that the average size of a one-bedroom apartment in Dallas has shrunk by more than 11%.| CandysDirt.com
Farmers Branch-based Centurion American Development Group announced earlier this month that it will create 89 two-acre estate lots at the iconic Southfork Ranch.| CandysDirt.com
Live Like Lady Bird Johnson: Inside her Beloved Mount Pleasant Midcentury Modern Retreat| CandysDirt.com
For this edition of Inwood Home of The Week, we're exploring Hearthside, a historic home known for its exquisite Mid Century Modern design.| CandysDirt.com
Summer is in full swing, and that means one thing in Texas: sky-high electricity bills. Where does your city stack up on pricing?| CandysDirt.com
Virginia Place cottage offers over 1900 square feet of move-in ready living space in coveted Westside location near museums and restaurants.| CandysDirt.com
Just in case you’re hot, hum this little tune in your head. Oh, the weather outside is frightfulBut the fire is so delightfulAnd since we’ve no place to goLet it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! “Let it Snow!”By Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne Someday, not soon enough for some of us, it will…| CandysDirt.com
Publisher Candy Evans and her husband Walter have decided it's time for a lock and leave lifestyle. Their gorgeous home just hit the market!| CandysDirt.com
This coming weekend, August 8–10, the Southfork Experience kicks off with a VIP Cocktail Party at the Ewing Mansion.| CandysDirt.com
North Texas retail posted a strong quarter, with a significant increase in project delivery and a strong under-construction pipeline.| CandysDirt.com
While the Federal Reserve decided not to cut interest rates this month, two board members signaled it was time to loosen monetary policy.| CandysDirt.com
After suffering another setback in court over their STR ban, Dallas officials are considering all their options ahead of the World Cup.| CandysDirt.com
Construction of a Whole Foods is now underway as part of Frisco's upcoming 112-acre mixed-use community and high-end retail center: The Mix.| CandysDirt.com
Texas seems to be bucking the trend ever so slightly as national home prices hit a record year-over-year high for June.| CandysDirt.com
There’s no question that Craig and Kathryn Walt Hall, founders of the HALL Group real estate development firm, have made a significant impact on the growth and vibrancy of downtown Dallas. The Halls were honored last week at Downtown Dallas Inc.’s annual meeting, a ritzy soirée at the Omni Dallas Hotel.| CandysDirt.com
A battle of property rights versus historic preservation and neighborhood compatibility will come to a head this week as the Dallas City Council is slated to vote on the Lakewood Conservation District expansion.| CandysDirt.com
I get it, I’m not Luka, and there won’t be any protests about my departure. I don’t need to tell you about the cool stuff I’ve done during my tenure in Dallas so I’ll use this space to talk about the plan going forward.| CandysDirt.com
When advocates lobbied in November 2022 for a 2 percent hotel occupancy tax increase to redevelop the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallasites were sold on the promise that it would bring much-needed economic development and tourism dollars and bridge a divide between downtown and southern Dallas.| CandysDirt.com
Our Sweetest Home competition has resulted in a myriad of favorites. This storybook cottage will fullfil your childhood fantasies| CandysDirt.com
