Dallas Dirt

 What does a 3,500-acre master-planned community actually look like before it's built? Candy Evans goes on location at Landmark to find out. 

Join Candy Evans on Dallas Dirt as she interviews John Corona, founder and CEO of Associa, the largest home management firm in North America. Discover how John started his company right out of college, the challenges he faced, and the classeslearned along the way. The discussion covers the importance of community in real estate, the role of HOAs, and the impact of technology and AI in property man...

On this episode of Dallas Dirt, host Candy Evans engages with Phillip Huffines, President and CEO co-owner of Huffines Communities, to discuss his journey from selling fireworks to becoming a notable figure in North Texas real estate development. Huffines provides a candid look into building communities, addressing challenges, and understanding the nuances of the real estate industry. One candid t...

On this episode of Dallas Dirt, host Candy Evans takes listeners on a journey to the Texas Gulf Coast to discover Cinnamon Shore, a premier vacation home community in Port Aransas, Texas, with mother-and-daughter team Lee Ann Peters and Jodi Peters. At this luxury vacation rental and homeowner community on Mustang Island, palm trees line the sidewalks and bright flora dot the community,  Learn abo...

On this episode of Dallas Dirt, host April Towery sat down with members of a grassroots coalition to bring affordable housing solutions to the spotlight — Bryan Tony, organizing board chair of the Dallas Housing Coalition, and Ashley Brundage, board chair and CEO of Dallas-Area Habitat for Humanity.  The Dallas Housing Coalition was formed back in June 2023, when more than 75 grassroots organizati...

In this episode of Dallas Dirt, host April Towery sat down with Jamee Jolly, President and CEO of The Real Estate Council (TREC), to discuss the unique dynamics of Dallas's commercial real estate market, the importance of community involvement, and TREC's role in shaping the city's future. Jolly, who took the reigns at TREC just two and a half months ago, returns to the organization after a stint...

On this episode of Dallas Dirt , host Candy Evans sat down with Dallas City Councilmember Omar Narvaez to dive into some of the biggest developments shaping the city. From game-changing transportation projects to innovative urban planning, Narvaez shared his perspective on what’s driving Dallas forward and the challenges that come with growth. High-Speed Rail: Bridging Dallas and Houston One of th...

In this episode of Dallas Dirt , host Candy Evans sits down with Leo Amaya, Vice President of Crescent Estates Custom Homes, to explore the allure and evolution of luxury homes in Dallas. They discuss standout projects like the Crespi Estates and the Julian, as well as the market trends driving demand, including multi-generational living and the meticulous details that set these custom homes apart...

 This episode of Dallas Dirt is seemingly a little different. Lately, we've been interviewing real estate leaders, city council members, and real estate developers, but our guest this week is John Botefuhr — an East Dallas resident who's been on several citizen advisory boards for projects spanning from Vision Garland Road to a Deep Ellum TIF. On this episode, John discusses some of the housing de...

On this episode of Dallas Dirt, Candy Evans sat down with Carolyn Rosson, President and CEO of the Ebby Halliday Companies, the largest brokerage in Texas. This episode dives into Carolyn's inspiring rise from agent to CEO, her experiences under the mentorship of Ebby Halliday, and how she continues to elevate her agents in today's market. Learn the importance of community engagement, mentorship,...

In a recent episode of Dallas Dirt, host April Towery sat down with Paul Ridley, the District 14 Dallas City Councilman, to unpack the newly approved ForwardDallas comprehensive land use plan, why Dallas needs more housing — of all kinds, and his plans for re-election. 

In this episode of Dallas Dirt, Candy Evans sits down with Abteen Vaziri, founder and CEO of Uptown Companies Incorporated, and a recent New York transplant on a mission to transform Dallas's real estate landscape.  Vaziri's explains the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, designed to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors.  Vaziri also discusses t...

 Join Candy Evans on this episode of Dallas Dirt as she interviews the dynamic real estate duo, Brit Ewers and Zach Staats of the Ewers team. Specializing in Las Colinas, Irving, and Dallas, Britt and Zach share their journey of real estate mastery, from their beginnings to their innovative marketing strategies. Discover insights into the transformation of Las Colinas and the Dallas Medical Distri...

 Dallas Dirt Host Candy Evans engages with Elizabeth Beck, District 9 Fort Worth City Council representative, and Wes Hoblit, Managing Director of the Fort Worth Master Plan office. The discussion highlights Fort Worth's burgeoning real estate market, the impact of the DFW airport, the challenges of urban planning, responding to rapid population growth, and the importance of maintaining housing af...

 In this episode of Dallas Dirt, host April Towery sits down with District 9 Councilwoman Paula Blackman to discuss the latest happenings at City Hall. Topics include the recent bond election results and their impact on White Rock Lake and District 9, the comprehensive land use plan ForwardDallas 2.0, homelessness initiatives, the city's Vision Zero plan to reduce traffic fatalities, and the city...

Wondering what's been happening with the torn-down Valley View Center? It’s been a year and a half since an early morning fire there at Preston and 635 accelerated the developer Scott Beck’s timeline for demolition. Host April Towery sat down with Beck, the CEO of Beck Ventures, for an update and a better understanding of the property's tumultuous development timeline. Beck discusses the developme...

 In this episode of Dallas Dirt, we delve into the development of Fields, a 2,500-acre property in North Texas, with special guests Lee Osteguin and Grady Yates from Ebby Halliday Realtors. The conversation explores the ambitious vision for Frisco’s growth, the luxurious amenities within Fields Frisco, and the exclusive gated community known as The Preserve. Lee and Grady also discuss the signific...

 Host Candy Evans sat down with Fred Balda, President of Hillwood Communities , for this episode of Dallas Dirt to discuss housing en masse, particularly their new developments at Harvest, Tree Line, and Landmark. The Fort Worth-based Perot company specializes in master-planned communities, which include signature developments like AllianceTexas, Circle T Ranch, and Frisco Station. 

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 ForwardDallas and give a look behind the scenes of how the City Plan Commission works. The episode, which was reco...

The City of Dallas' largest-ever bond package passed in May 2024, but what happens now? Jenny Nicewander, Director of the City of Dallas Office of Bond and Construction Management joins host April Towery on this episode of Dallas Dirt to discuss next steps, that massive police training facility, and why these millions of dollars won't fix your potholes.

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. They also discuss the role of real estate associations, the value of using a full-time agent, and th...

How does a Realtor survive such a landmark case as the National Association of Realtors class action lawsuit? Work harder, says Jim Fite, President and CEO of Century 21 Judge Fite Realty. The veteran shares his insights on the history of real estate and the current lawsuits affecting the industry. Plus, the long-time broker emphasizes the importance of communication and training for real estate p...

In this episode of Dallas Dirt, city hall editor April Towery sat down with Council Member Adam Balzaldua to discuss homelessness, the controversial Forward Dallas, and the challenges his southern Dallas district faces.

On this episode of Dallas Dirt, host Candy Evans sat down with New Leaf Custom Homes founder Scott Powell to offer an insightful look at the custom home building process. A native of Lake Highlands, Powell and his wife Melissa are the youthful driving forces behind the success of New Leaf Custom Homes in North Texas. He discusses the challenges of finding lots in Dallas and the trend of remodeling...