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.
When hiring an architect, a lot of people think mostly in terms of the style of their home and details they want in the house. Makes perfect sense, right? But a truly successful relationship between architect and client begins with a different way of thinking, says William Briggs, founder and owner of William S. Briggs…
Sunrooms are not particularly common features in North Texas homes. I suppose the oppressive summer heat makes people think they’re not useful, but we have many months of the year when a sunroom is perfectly delightful. That’s particularly true if the sunroom has a hot tub in it, like the one at our Thursday Three…
If you are looking to buy in East Dallas and your budget is under $300K, the pickings are slim in most areas. That’s one reason Buckner Terrace is an up-and-coming neighborhood, and a hidden gem. Minutes from White Rock Lake and close to downtown Dallas, this area is chock full of cute houses in the $200K…
Stumped for last-minute gift ideas for someone on Santa’s nice list? Why not consider a membership or donation to a North Texas nonprofit in their name? It’s a thoughtful alternative to yet another gift that might sit unused or unappreciated. Here are a few of our favorites related to Dallas history, preservation, housing, and architecture.…
Every Thursday, in our CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column, we round up the most promising and beautiful open houses. These are properties with unusual features and great looks in Dallas (and the ‘burbs from time to time). This week, our houses range in price from $244,700 to $999K. You’ll find a range of properties, from the renovated contemporary pictured…
