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.

A North Oak Cliff Midcentury Modern Renovation That Gets It Right

By Leah Shafer / July 18, 2017 /

Stevens Park Village is a hidden gem of a neighborhood in North Oak Cliff, and our Tuesday Two Hundred is itself an rare and beautiful find.  The strikingly renovated North Oak Cliff midcentury modern at 3144 Touraine Dr. shines with a modern and functional floorplan, smart design choices, and higher-end upgrades. The staging is perfection, highlighting…

Splurge vs. Steal: Two Dallas Luxury Houses in the Coveted 75230 Zip Code

By Leah Shafer / July 17, 2017 /

This is the third installment of a new column here on CandysDirt.com, Splurge vs, Steal (read the last one here). We’ll be looking at properties that offer something in common, but have a big difference in their asking price.   As any Dallasite knows, 75230 is one of the most luxe zip codes in the city. This coveted area includes…

Fabulous Dallas Open Houses Include Renovated Casa Linda Estates Charmer

By Leah Shafer / July 13, 2017 /

Love East Dallas’ Casa Linda neighborhood? Then take some time to appreciate our CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week roundup today. A Casa Linda charmer tops the three houses we’re featuring, which range in price from $624,900 to $1.515 million. The other two are pretty fabulous, too. They include a lovely Lakewood contemporary with over 5,000 square feet…

Lovely Lake Highlands Abode with Big Attention to Detail

By Leah Shafer / July 13, 2017 /

Some renovations just try too hard. They layer on trend after trend until the overall feel is generic and unmemorable. Not the case with our Thursday Three Hundred at 10316 Longmeadow Dr. in Lake Highlands. This 1958 traditional had good bones and the owners kept the character, adding stylish updates that enhance the overall feel and function…

Darling Dells District Home Offers Chance to Buy in Up-and-Coming Oak Cliff Area

By Leah Shafer / July 11, 2017 /

Our Tuesday Two Hundred takes us to the the heart of Oak Cliff’s Dells District to a darling abode just listed Friday.  The house at 3327 Ivandell Ave. offers the opportunity to buy in this up-and-coming neighborhood before prices go through the roof. It’s an upgraded home with a lot of personality and two bedrooms, two bathrooms,…