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.

From the Archives: 6 Ways Millennials Are Changing Real Estate Business

By Leah Shafer / December 23, 2015 /

For years, millennials have largely been thought of as renters, not buyers, but that has changed. Millennials, born from the early 1980s to the early 2000s, now represent the largest group of homebuyers in the U.S. at 32 percent, taking over from Generation X, according to the 2015 National Association of Realtors (NAR) Home Buyer…

Deep in the Heart of East Dallas, Find Your Christmas Wish In This Renovated Home

By Leah Shafer / December 22, 2015 /

Deep in the heart of East Dallas, Casa View Oaks is an up-and-coming neighborhood attracting first-time homebuyers, young professionals, and families with its affordable houses, sense of community, and proximity to White Rock Lake. Development in Casa View Oaks started in 1954 when developer H. Leslie Hill built 200 ranch-style houses ranging in size from 836 square feet…

From the Archives: Buying New Versus Preowned Houses Infographic

By Leah Shafer / December 21, 2015 /

As the Dallas-Fort Worth area grows and suburbs develop, many people wonder about the advantages of buying a new versus preowned house. We’ve put together a handy infographic for you, outlining the advantages of each. What’s your opinion?    

These Four Fabulous Dallas Open Houses Will Fill Your Weekend With Cheer

By Leah Shafer / December 17, 2015 /

Who needs the holidays to be filled with good cheer when there’s such great real estate on the market? We’ve rounded up four Dallas open houses for you to visit this weekend. They range in price from $399,990 to $1.199 million, and show a range of inventory on the market now!

Failed Contract Means Buyers Have Another Shot at Park Forest Midcentury Home

By Leah Shafer / December 17, 2015 /

Second chances are rare in our sizzling real estate market, but today’s Thursday Three Hundred offers just such an opportunity. The Park Forest home at 3610 Weeburn Dr. was only on the market for one day before going under contract last week. Little wonder, with its Midcentury vibe, recent updates, and desirous neighborhood. But that contract fell through…