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.

Adorable Beckley Club Tudor Benefits From Totally On-Trend, Stylish Renovations

By Leah Shafer / June 28, 2016 /

Home renovations can be hit or miss. And when they miss, they often fall spectacularly short. But our Tuesday Two Hundred absolutely shines. It’s one of the most stylish renovated properties on the market today, and it’s a steal at just over $200K. This Beckley Club Estates limestone Tudor at 1610 Seevers Ave. is a three-bedroom, one-bathroom…

See Your Domicile Dreams at These Five Fabulous Dallas Open Houses This Weekend

By Leah Shafer / June 23, 2016 /

If the first days of summer have you reveling in real estate, then don’t miss these five Dallas open houses this weekend. We’ve got an insider’s look at some seriously hot DFW properties as part of our CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column. This week, we’re looking at homes that range from $479K to $1.095M, including…

Live Chic and Sleek in this Architect-Designed Contemporary Uptown Condo

By Leah Shafer / June 23, 2016 /

Architect-designed homes make for stylish living, and our Thursday Three Hundred is a rare treat. This updated contemporary two-story condo was designed by renowned Dallas architect Lionel Morrison, inspired by the work of German-American modern architect Mies van der Rohe. Located at 3920 Travis St. Apt. 16, this Uptown condo is awash with natural light, designed to feel spacious and…

Live in Victory Park in this Rare-to-the-Market Contemporary Condo at The Terrace

By Leah Shafer / June 21, 2016 /

Living in Victory Park at means being in the heart of downtown Dallas action. Our Tuesday Two Hundred, 2323 N. Houston St. Apt. 309, is located in The Terrace, next to the House of Blues, Ross Perot Center, and American Airlines Center, and minutes from all sorts of entertainment, dining options, and outdoor options — you…

Looking for a New House Under $200K in DFW? You’re Gonna Have a Tough Time

By Leah Shafer / June 20, 2016 /

It used to be fairly easy to find a new home for under $200K in North Texas. But according to a recently released report from Metrostudy, first quarter 2016 data shows a “new normal,” reflecting a meteoric rise in starts above $200,000, meaning it’s harder than ever to find a new home in the sub-$200K price range.…