Why Glenn Kelman’s Exit Marks a Turning Point for Redfin
Redfin’s longtime CEO Glenn Kelman is stepping down — and on its face, that’s not the kind of executive shuffle that would necessarily rise to the top of CandysDirt.com’s news stack. But context matters. When Rocket Mortgage announced last year that it was acquiring Redfin, the most revealing part of the deal wasn’t the price&...
‘Impressions in Stone’: Exploring Texas’ Oldest Art and the Land It Lives On
Texas is a state built on land—measured, bought, sold, and passed down for generations. But some of its most valuable stories were never written into records. They were painted onto stone.
Enjoy the Best of Houston While Getting the Small Town Feels with Southside Place Home
The best part of visiting or living in Houston is the multitude of family activities that are available. The Houston Children’s Museum is one of the best I’ve seen as well as the Natural Science Museum. Both are phenomenal. Then, located 40 minutes from the city center, is Space Center Houston and historical sites such…
Casa Disco in the Sky: Where Miami Views Meet ABBA Obsession
My daughter has reintroduced me to the joy that is ABBA. She wanted to know why I had never played any of their music or mentioned them even in passing. “In 1970s Alabama,” I replied, “ABBA did not get a lot of play time on the radio. It was Lynyrd Skynyrd territory.” Her reply: “What’s…
Allie Beth Allman CEO Keith Conlon Brings Local Ownership Back to Brokerage With Equity Deal
Keith Conlon is no longer just running Dallas-based Allie Beth Allman & Associates — he now owns a piece of the rock. The company announced Monday that its president and CEO has made an equity investment in the firm through an unprecedented partnership with HomeServices of America, the Berkshire Hathaway-affiliated company that acquired Alli...
Lower Mortgage Rates, Higher Stakes for the Federal Reserve
It has been a whirlwind of news on the mortgage rates front over the last few days as the 30-year note crossed a critical threshold. Meanwhile, the independence of Federal Reserve policy appears more under threat than ever amid a criminal investigation into the central bank’s chair. First, Mortgage Rates Last Thursday, President Donald Trump̷...
Ribbons Are Having a Moment — and John Mark Sharpe Made It Happen at Dallas Market
When John Mark Sharpe sauntered to the microphone at the Dallas Market Center last week, it was with all the awe-shucks attitude of a small-town Southern boy. And the ladies who had crowded the area on the 12th floor of Dallas’ iconic trade tower cheered and clapped before he uttered a word. “Hi, y’all,” he…
What $22.9 Million Will Get You in Highland Park Today
People moving to Dallas always hear about two parts of town: Preston Hollow and Highland Park. While Preston Hollow generally offers more land and privacy, you cannot beat the neighborhood feel of Highland Park. There is a reason it’s called “The Bubble.” Ask anyone who lives there, and they will tell you it has a…
Looking for a Place to Stay for 2026 FIFA World Cup? So Is Everybody Else
North Texas still has five months to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, but if you’re looking for a place to stay near AT&T Stadium, well, you’d better get booking. The Dallas-Fort Worth region is expected to be one of the biggest beneficiaries with matches spread across June and July 2026, when…