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.

Penthouse-Level Turtle Creek Condo with Lee Park Views Listed Under $300K

By Leah Shafer / April 12, 2016 /

The prestige of a Turtle Creek address is well earned at 3225 Turtle Creek Blvd. Apt 1621. This penthouse-level two-story condo has views of Lee Park and Turtle Creek from the balcony, and it looks like a model: totally chic and perfectly staged. This is a 1-1 with an additional half bathroom, 917 square feet, built in…

Yale School of Architecture’s First Female Dean Speaking at Dallas Architecture Forum

By Leah Shafer / April 11, 2016 /

This July, the prestigious Yale School of Architecture will get its first woman dean, Deborah Berke, FAIA, the founding partner of Deborah Berke Partners in New York City. Berke is currently a professor of architectural design at Yale, where she has been an adjunct professor since 1987. This Wednesday, April 13, Berke is speaking as part of the Dallas…

Weekend Open Houses in Dallas Give Glimpse of Fantastic Inventory on Market

By Leah Shafer / April 7, 2016 /

Take a peek behind the curtain with our CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column. Every Thursday, we give you the insider’s pick of  five fabulous open houses in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time) you shouldn’t miss! This week, our five houses range in price from $519K to $769K, and cover a broad array of styles. Think historic…

Got a Taste for Midcentury Modern? This University Manor Gem Will Totally Satisfy

By Leah Shafer / April 7, 2016 /

If you’ve got a hankering for a taste of Midcentury style, our Thursday Three Hundred promises total satisfaction. Located in the Lake and Garden District’s University Manor neighborhood at 7139 Edgerton Dr., this quintessential 1950’s gem is a 3-2 with 1,502 square feet, built in 1954. It’s a time capsule of atomic era flat planes and glass walls;…

Oak Lawn Medical District Loft with Modern Finishes Offers Stylish, Chic Urban Living

By Leah Shafer / April 5, 2016 /

Our Tuesday Two Hundred will give you a take of Dallas urban loft living near Oak Lawn. Located at 4603 Lester Dr. in the Hawthorne Street development, it’s a 2-2 with a powder room and 1,927 square feet, soaring ceilings, modern touches, a a decidedly urban feel. This is a secure, gated community in the Oak Lawn Medical District. It offers…