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.

Lakewood Artists Create Something Magical with French Farmhouse Home Renovation

By Leah Shafer / March 4, 2015 /

When Linda and Stephan Martiniere relocated to Dallas from Chicago in 2009, they were looking for something magical in a Texas home. Deep in the heart of Lakewood on a street with rolling hills and mature trees, these two artists found what they were looking for at 7022 Pasadena Ave. The 4-4 had gorgeous architectural detail…

East Dallas Midcentury Ranchette Packs a Powerful Punch in Modest Footprint

By Leah Shafer / March 3, 2015 /

That old saying about good things coming in small packages can be hard to reconcile with the “bigger-is-better” mentality that often rules Texas real estate. But it’s an easy fit in today’s Tuesday Two Hundred, a cozy midcentury ranchette in East Dallas at 823 Lake Terrace Dr. With 1,490 square feet and a great layout,…

It’s My Mansion: Colorful N. Oak Cliff Tudor Has Vintage Charm, Two Full Bathrooms

By Leah Shafer / March 2, 2015 /

With ever-increasing home values in North Oak Cliff, househunters are quick to snatch up a good deal, and the darling Tudor at 2757 Ivandell Ave. is no exception. It’s been on the market for just nine days and is already under contract! But as a 2-2 with 1,504 square feet for $189,900, and loads of original character…

Historic Designation Protects Dallas Treasures from Demolition

By Leah Shafer / February 25, 2015 /

Dallas has a rich historic and architectural legacy, shown through buildings like the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff, DeGolyer House and Gardens in East Dallas, and the Eastside Warehouse District and State Thomas neighborhood in Uptown. But just because a building or neighborhood plays an important part in the story of Dallas doesn’t mean it’s protected…

Food Truck Fever Hits Plano With Hub Streat Proposal, Prognosis Is Tasty

By Leah Shafer / February 24, 2015 /

Plano is one step closer to getting a food truck park this week with the approval of a special use permit and preliminary site plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Hub Streat, the proposed food truck park and restaurant concept, is slated to sit at the corner of 14th Street and M Avenue on…