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.

Three-bedroom Elmwood Cottage on Oversized Lot Has Storied Past

By Leah Shafer / September 6, 2018 /

During World War II, the Elmwood house at 1420 Brunner Ave. in Oak Cliff was a refuge for British pilots here for training. The Royal Air Force was getting creamed by the Germans and needed help, which was available here.  The first of the training schools was created in Terrell, about 1.5 hours east, and many flyboys…

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Kiestwood Midcentury House Sits Pretty on over an Acre in Oak Cliff

By Leah Shafer / August 30, 2018 /

In the $300K range, Dallas houses rarely come with more than a quarter of an acre of land, and often less than that. So imagine our delight when we came across an Oak Cliff midcentury modern home sitting on 1.27 acres for only $310,000.  Located at 3421 S. Ravinia Dr., our Thursday Three Hundred is in…

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Four Don’t-miss Dallas Open Houses this Weekend

By Leah Shafer / August 30, 2018 /

We never miss an opportunity to appreciate the gorgeous real estate on the market in North Texas. We bring you the CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week so you can, too. Every Thursday, we pick fabulous open houses in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time) you shouldn’t miss. This week, our houses range in price from $340,000 to $1.95…

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Live 2 Miles from Bishop Arts in this Beautifully Updated Oak Cliff Craftsman

By Leah Shafer / August 28, 2018 /

Head to the Sunset Hill neighborhood in North Oak Cliff and you’ll find an adorable renovated Craftsman with personality and style for miles. Our Tuesday Two Hundred, located at 1219 S Waverly Dr., is just two miles from the Bishop Arts District and close to downtown Dallas. This home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,566…

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Splurge vs Steal: Two Elmwood Homes

By Leah Shafer / August 27, 2018 /

Elmwood is one of the hottest neighborhoods in Oak Cliff, where cottages are being renovated and flipped by investors.  Our Splurge vs Steal takes us there today, and both houses have been reduced in price. Which one is your favorite?  

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