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.
When it comes to home remodeling projects, homeowners are all about improving either a home’s curb appeal or energy efficiency. This is true in Dallas, the state, and the nation. A new report from the Texas Association of Realtors released Friday, the Texas Remodel Valuation Report, looked at the profitability and popularity of home improvement projects in 2015…
Big thinkers and dreamers have shaped North Texas development since John Neely Bryan wandered into the area in 1839. Last week, more than 700 gathered at an gala and soirée to celebrate vibrant, innovative projects that have a positive impact on the built environment in North Texas. This was the Urban Land Institute of North Texas‘ second annual Impact Awards,…
Everyone is abuzz with the coyote and bobcat sightings all over town, from Plano to East Dallas. These are the new most feared words in North Texas: “You need to know that a coyote has been spotted out here tonight.” Several house pets have been killed, and homeowners are alarmed that the coyotes are becoming,…
DFW weekend open houses are the stuff of greatness—our market is full of excellent properties. You can read about them every week in this CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column, where we pick five fabulous open houses in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time) you shouldn’t miss. This week, our houses range in price from $642K to…
The Lake and Garden District has a lovely secret at 12030 Loch Ness Dr. This 1971 ranch looks unassuming from the outside—pretty and modest—but inside, buyers will find a list of amenities, upgrades, and improvements a mile long. Our Thursday Three Hundred is a 4-2 with an additional powder room and 2,149 square feet. From vaulted ceilings to eco-friendly…
