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.

Kessler Highlands Tudor Updates Maintain Vintage Charm, Sweet Curb Appeal

By Leah Shafer / July 9, 2015 /

One of the most appealing areas in North Oak Cliff is Kessler Park, with gently rolling hills, historic houses, and lovely, tree-lines streets. The area is made up of multiple separate neighborhoods, each with their own personality, like Kessler Park Estates, Kessler Square, West Kessler, and Kessler Plaza. Today’s Thursday Three Hundred takes us to Kessler…

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Tuesday Two Hundred: Live Modern in This Bright, Open Oak Lawn Condo

By Leah Shafer / July 7, 2015 /

The Haven Condos in Oak Lawn are only nine years old and they’ve got a prime location near Oak Lawn and Lemmon. Today’s Tuesday Two Hundred, 4040 N. Hall St. #204, just went on the market last week and it is already under contract. Take a look and see why! This 2-2 has 1,201 square…

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Myth vs. Reality: 5 Unexpected Facts About Millennial Homebuyers

By Leah Shafer / July 6, 2015 /

There are about 79 million millennials in the U.S., and their purchasing power is estimated to be $170 billion per year. This powerful demographic, born from the early 1980s to the early 2000s, now represents the largest group of homebuyers at 32 percent, taking over from Generation X. But when it comes to millennial homebuyer behavior, it…

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On MidlandDirt: Midland, Odessa Home Value Increases Show No Signs of Slowing

By Leah Shafer / July 3, 2015 /

Two new reports paint a bright picture of the housing market in Midland and Odessa now and for the next three years. The Local Monitor Reports, released today, cite a 7 percent increase in Midland home prices over the last 12 months, which puts the average home price at $183,463. In Odessa, prices have gone up 5 percent…

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5 Tips for Outdoor Living in North Texas

By Leah Shafer / July 3, 2015 /

Transforming backyards into additional living spaces is a growing trend in North Texas. Even the hottest summer day turns into a pleasant evening, and the other three seasons are mild. Upgrading outdoor living spaces can range in investment. A higher-end renovation and finish-out could include utilizing a professional designer and contractor to implement adding structures…

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