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.

Splurge vs Steal: Two Homes in the Highly Rated Frisco ISD

By Leah Shafer / July 30, 2018 /

An excellent academic program and exceptional opportunities for students make Frisco ISD highly sought after for families relocating to Texas or moving within DFW.  The district has grown 7 to 30 percent annually since the early 1990s, and today serves more than 58,000 students in 68 schools. They project that number to be 67,528 in 2022.  For this…

Head to the Mid Cities to Marvel at these Weekend Open Houses

By Leah Shafer / July 26, 2018 /

The DFW Mid Cities have a large population and a great variety of housing. This week, we’re looking at open houses in Irving’s Las Colinas, Southlake, and Grapevine, three higher-end suburbs. Our houses range in price from $599,900 to $1.999 million. Will you visit them?   

Price Reduction on Corner-lot Cutie in Popular Richardson Heights

By Leah Shafer / July 26, 2018 /

A price reduction on a corner-lot cutie in Richardson Heights is sure to bring more attention to an already great property.  Our Thursday Three Hundred at 700 Palmer Pl. is updated in all the right ways to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. It sits on a quarter acre and is walking distance to a…

Appealing El Tivoli Place Property Sits Among Winding, Hilly Streets in Oak Cliff

By Leah Shafer / July 24, 2018 /

We’ve found an appealing El Tivoli Place house in Oak Cliff with just the right updates. Sitting in a neighborhood of winding streets, hilly terrain, creeks, and mature shade trees, this home has a serene and quiet setting with proximity to downtown and affordability. The house at 617 Cliffdale Ave. is our Tuesday Two Hundred has three bedrooms, two bathrooms,…

Splurge vs Steal: Cozy Cottage Style in Dallas

By Leah Shafer / July 23, 2018 /

Bigger may be better in some people’s books, but we love cozy cottage style that invites intimacy and conversation. These kinds of properties can be found in neighborhoods all over Dallas.  In this week’s Splurge vs Steal, we’re looking at two houses that fit that description perfectly. Which one is your favorite?