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.

Remodeled Corner Unit in Downtown Overlooks Rooftop Pool, Terrace

By Leah Shafer / March 17, 2015 /

There’s a new downtown property on the market that’s got the kind of luxury amenities you usually see on Turtle Creek, but for under $300K: a sixth-floor corner unit on Elm Street at North Akard with a stellar view, modern interior, and prime location. The condo at 1505 Elm St. #604 is pretty much everything…

Privlo Offers New Home Loan Options for Self-Employed Texans

By Leah Shafer / March 16, 2015 /

Getting a home loan can be a challenge for self-employed people: A typical mortgage lender wants to see one job with steady month-over-month income. But an independent contractor might have time off between jobs, varying amounts of income each pay period, and business income that looks low because of capital investments, which are common tax write-offs…

Luis Oseguera Brings Customer Service Skills, Bicultural Background to Clients

By Leah Shafer / March 13, 2015 /

Luis Oseguera has always been passionate about real estate, but as an accomplished restaurateur in Arkansas with more than 20 years of experience in that field, it was his avocation, not his profession. “I worked with my family when I was living in Arkansas to help them acquire their first home—after seeing the happiness that…

Get It Together with Nicole Schultz

By Leah Shafer / March 13, 2015 /

Nicole Schultz describes herself as “a bit of a neat freak, but in a good way.” As a mother of four children, being organized never really seemed like much of a choice for Schultz. Friends noticed, and what started as her efforts to help them maximize their space and offer solutions to eliminate chaos and…

6 Ways Millennials Are Changing Real Estate Business for Everyone

By Leah Shafer / March 11, 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…