Stillwater Capital and WoodHouse to Bring ‘Rural Retreat’ Haggard Farm to West Plano
Breaking ground on a new development is routine business in North Texas. Breaking ground on land that’s been in the same family since before Plano existed as a city is something else entirely. That’s what happened earlier this month, when the Haggard Family joined Stillwater Capital and hospitality group WoodHouse to officially launch Haggard F...
5 of My Favorite Listings of 2025
Dallas has some of the most stunning residential real estate in the country. Watching “Selling Sunset” last year (come on, it’s research!) made me realize that, for the first time, California homes were no longer impressing me. While we may not yet have the same volume, Dallas can certainly boast head turners — and history…...
Dire Downtown Office Picture in Dallas and Other Highlights To Round Out 2025
2026 is right around the corner, and the D-FW office real estate market is closing out another year of recalibration. A lot of this might sound old hat at this point, but it’s hard to overstate the transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic when it comes to office space. Remote and hybrid schedules have become…
This Cedar Creek Lake House Makes a Strong Case for Planning Your Summer Now
There’s something powerful about having a plan. Not a vague “we should do something fun this summer,” but a real, concrete plan — one with a dock, a boat, and a sunset that doesn’t involve fighting traffic home from dinner. That’s exactly what 258 Sunset Point at Cedar Creek Lake offers. Just a little over an…
Build Baby Build: Some of This Year’s Multifamily Highlights
We’ve been harping on the housing affordability crisis in D-FW all year, and since 2025 is nearing its close, what better time is there to highlight some of the progress being made in the multifamily sector? Back in August, a RentCafe study had the Metroplex on track to deliver just shy of 29,000 units this…
Five Reasons You Couldn’t Miss the Sunday Edition in 2025
In North Texas, Sundays are known for church service, brunch menus, football, and fun with friends and family. Of course, if you’re a real estate enthusiast, your Sunday routine would also include catching up with CandysDirt.com. Each week, we’re proud to showcase some of Dallas’ most remarkable properties and unique listings. To ...
From Hill Country Elegance to Industrial Chic, Ebby Halliday Agents Have Listings That Wow
As the year comes to a close, the agents of Ebby Halliday Companies aren’t resting on the laurels of another banner year for the company. No, they’re still hard at work for their clients, because as anyone in the business knows, real estate never sleeps. If you’re looking to the new year with new house…
A Funky Little Forest Hills Cottage With an ADU!
Are you looking for a cool, quirky house with serious income potential? I have just the property for you in funky Little Forest Hills! This home perfectly captures the neighborhood’s unique vibe and its unofficial slogan: “Keep Little Forest Hills Funky.” Even before White Rock Lake was filled in 1914, the undeveloped farmland and hun...
The 4 Funniest Home Inspection Finds of 2025
First, a disclaimer: lest anyone think that home inspectors are sitting around laughing at them and their homes, these are licensed professionals who take their jobs very seriously. I, however, am not a licensed professional, and I find the silly things we do in our homes endlessly humorous. Sharing these foibles along with some home…