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.

Splurge vs. Steal: Two Historic Craftsman Homes with Big Character and Fresh Updates

By Leah Shafer / February 5, 2018 /

We adore the look of a historic Craftsman and certain neighborhoods in Dallas contain quite a few beautiful examples.  For today’s Splurge vs. Steal, we’re looking at two Craftsman houses, one in North Oak Cliff and the other in Old East Dallas. They have the hallmarks of this style of house, including a cozy feel,…

Stunning Russwood Acres Estates Contemporary Tops Our Dallas Open Houses

By Leah Shafer / February 1, 2018 /

Every Thursday, we pick three sensational open houses in Dallas you shouldn’t miss that weekend. It’s our CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week post and it features the hottest North Texas properties on the market.  This week, our houses range in price from $369K to $1.099 million, including a newly listed Russwood Acres Estates contemporary with lush curb appeal…

Updated Charmer in Deep East Dallas Won’t Last Long in Competitive Market

By Leah Shafer / February 1, 2018 /

Deep in the heart of East Dallas, we’ve found a charmer with huge renovations and big buyer appeal.  Our Thursday Three Hundred is at 2316 Hartline Dr. was taken to the studs for a flip and it looks marvelous. Updates include custom cedar accents inside and out, new low-E windows, and freshly textured and painted walls. And…

On-trend Farmers Branch Renovated Home Near Brookhaven Country Club

By Leah Shafer / January 30, 2018 /

The under-$300K market in DFW is competitive and fast-moving, especially when a property has been renovated and looks great inside and out.  We’ve found a newly listed property that fits this description at 3317 Chadwell Dr. in Farmers Branch, an inner ring suburb just north of LBJ Freeway sandwiched between Carrollton, Addison, and Dallas. This house…

Splurge vs. Steal: Two Inwood Road Estates Homes in Northwest Dallas

By Leah Shafer / January 29, 2018 /

An updated home is a thing of beauty when it’s full of thoughtful conveniences and stylish elements.  That’s the case with the two Inwood Road Estates properties in our Splurge vs. Steal post today. These midcentury-built houses are both hugely renovated and located just a few blocks apart near Forest Lane and Inwood Road. Which one…