Elaine Raffel

Elaine Raffel left the corporate world to become a freelance creative focused on real estate and design in Dallas.

There’s Value to Be Had in ‘Hidden Gem’ Neighborhood Walnut Hill Ridge

By Elaine Raffel / July 9, 2020 /

There’s nothing like a pandemic to make last year’s devastating tornado a distant memory. But last week, an email to CandysDirt.com from real estate agent/homebuilder Emily Vafa reignited interest in a still-recovering neighborhood: Walnut Hill Ridge. Emily and her husband, Dan, own Vafa Construction, a 10-year-old company specializing in custom homes and large-scale renovations. The…

These Real Estate Agents Attribute Success to Model Behavior

By Elaine Raffel / July 6, 2020 /

For these uber-fashionable Realtors, it took just the right mix of hard work, strong work ethic, and killer personal style to make it big in both modeling and real estate.

Dallas Trusts Its Most Prized Possessions to Curtis Specialized Moving and Storage

By Elaine Raffel / July 2, 2020 /

Since acquiring the company in 2003, owner Jamie Furrate has built the business into Dallas’ premier white glove moving and storage operation.

Where Are They Now? Claire Dewar is All About People Power in Politics

By Elaine Raffel / June 29, 2020 /

Since retiring six years ago, real estate powerhouse Claire Dewar has been channeling her energies into blue party politics.

Banish Boring Walls: A New Way to Buy Innovative Art

By Elaine Raffel / June 28, 2020 /

Creative artist agent Renee Rhyner saw a void in the market. A place to buy innovative artwork at accessible prices.