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.

Russwood Acres Estate on Lush Grounds Impresses in our Dallas Open Houses

By Leah Shafer / October 19, 2017 /

Every Thursday, we pick three fabulous open houses in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time) you shouldn’t miss. This is our CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week and it’s full of house porn and eye candy. This week, our houses range in price from $379K to $1,174,999 and vary greatly in style and amenities. Let’s take a…

Celebrate Historic Oak Cliff Living with this Winnetka Heights Craftsman Bungalow

By Leah Shafer / October 19, 2017 /

If you come across the residential handiwork of award-winning preservation contractor Ron Siebler, take note! This talented craftsman has long history of the highest quality restorations of historic homes in North Texas.  It shows in our Thursday Three Hundred at 315 S. Windomere Ave., a 1913 Winnetka Heights Craftsman bungalow with recent renovations by Siebler and huge overall appeal. …

Fall for the Mid-Mod Vibes of this Casa View Haven Retro Beauty

By Leah Shafer / October 17, 2017 /

Deep in the heart of East Dallas, in a family friendly neighborhood, find a California midcentury with a marvelous aesthetic. Feel the mid-mod vibe at 2361 San Marcus Ave. in Casa View Haven, built in 1953, beautifully maintained, and tastefully updated. The retro re-do, our Tuesday Two Hundred, takes the best of the original features, like…

On SecondShelters.com: Don’t Miss these Hill Country Destinations Near Boot Ranch

By Leah Shafer / October 16, 2017 /

Buying and building in Boot Ranch is a no-brainer if you’re looking for luxury Hill Country living with resort-like amenities and an award-winning Hal Sutton-designed golf course. Boot Ranch provides fabulous service amid the rustic beauty of ranch life and there’s something for everyone, from the 55,000-square-foot members-only clubhouse and village complex and 4.5-acre pool and sports…

On MidlandDirt.com: Find Stellar Location at this North Hill Park Home

By Leah Shafer / October 16, 2017 /

North Hill Park is one of the best neighborhoods in Midland and we’ve found a clean slate of a home right in the middle of it. The house at 1400 Country Club Dr. has location beyond belief, near West Gold Course Road and North Garfield Street. North Hill Park is in Old Midland near University Annex,…