Leah Shafer

Leah Shafer is a content and social media specialist, as well as a Dallas native, who lives in Richardson with her family. In her sixth-grade yearbook, Leah listed "interior designer" as her future profession. Now she writes about them, as well as all things real estate, for CandysDirt.com.

Get Inspired by Nature at this East Dallas House on a Greenbelt

By Leah Shafer / October 11, 2018 /

One of East Dallas’ most appealing aspects is its proximity to White Rock Lake, surrounding parks, and heavily treed neighborhoods with winding streets and a picturesque look. This is one of the most scenic parts of the city. Located at 1751 Tamarack Dr., our Thursday Three Hundred sits pretty at its Peavy Forest address, backing up…

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Make Time to Visit these Three Dallas Open Houses this Weekend

By Leah Shafer / October 11, 2018 /

Every Thursday, we bring you our pick of the hottest North Texas properties in our CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week. These are the places you don’t want to miss that weekend. This week, our houses range in price from $350,000 to $899,000. Which ones will you visit?  

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BEFORE AND AFTER: Hip Bungalow Minutes from White Rock Lake Offers Funky Style

By Leah Shafer / October 9, 2018 /

As home prices continue to rise, flippers are moving deeper into East Dallas and working their magic on properties that could use a fresh look. That’s the case with the midcentury at 2327 Klondike Dr. It is remodeled by a former vice president of design at HKS Architects in Dallas and not only looks hip, but…

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Splurge vs Steal: Disney Streets of Midway Hills

By Leah Shafer / October 8, 2018 /

First developed in the mid 1950s, the Disney Streets in Northwest Dallas are named after Walt Disney characters and places, such as Pinocchio Drive, Cinderella Lane, and Wonderland Trail. It is part of the larger Midway Hills neighborhood, where you can find some fantastic architectural examples of that era, including a home from celebrated architect Cliff…

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Listed Today: Brilliant Elmwood Reno Offers Expanded Floorplan, High-end Design

By Leah Shafer / October 4, 2018 /

All eyes are on Elmwood, it seems, as investors make big waves in this historic Oak Cliff neighborhood.  Our Thursday Three Hundred at 2210 Melbourne Ave. is an example of a flip done right in Elmwood, with sleek style and attention to every detail. The renovation is by Eligra LLC, a husband-and-wife team of Michael and Victoria…

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