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.

West Kessler Heights Austin Stone Traditional Sits Pretty On Elevated Lot

By Leah Shafer / December 8, 2016 /

There seems to be a new trend in real estate photography, and that’s shooting a property more like an interior design magazine. It creates a romantic, beautiful view of a home, with lots of close-ups of the pretty staging details. Our Thursday Three Hundred is the recipient of this style of photography, and the results…

Art at the Parc Showcases Local Talent Beyond Gallery, Museum Walls for Renters

By Leah Shafer / December 7, 2016 /

As a way to bring social connectivity and a sense of community to residents, rental apartments in Dallas are tapping into the city’s burgeoning art scene by hosting local artists to showcase their talents beyond the walls of museums and galleries. It’s an unconventional idea brought on by the city’s soaring reputation as an arts…

Live East Dallas Cool in this Lake Highland Estates Midcentury Modern Home

By Leah Shafer / December 6, 2016 /

If you’re looking for an East Dallas midcentury with tons of curb appeal and a cute interior, then our Tuesday Two Hundred hits all the right notes. Located at 214 Leda Dr., this curb appeal cutie is in Lake Highland Estates, near Easton Road and Northwest Highway (not to be confused with Lake Highlands Estates, further…

Beckley Club Estates Home Brims Over With Original Architectural, Style Details

By Leah Shafer / December 6, 2016 /

In North Oak Cliff, Beckley Club Estates is one of the older neighborhoods, established in 1926. Rarely does one of the historically notable homes of the area come on market. Our Tuesday Two Hundred was one of the original model home for the neighborhood (“Ramona Gates”). It sits on a corner lot, complete with private courtyard, two-car…

Lovely Belmont Craftsman Tops Our Dallas Area Open Houses Weekly Roundup

By Leah Shafer / December 1, 2016 /

Every week, we scour the homes for sale to find the best and brightest for our Thursday CandysDirt.com Open House Roundup. We’ve found Dallas area open houses that will delight you this weekend, ranging in price from $419,900 to $749K. You’ll find a variety of properties, from the impeccable Belmont Craftsman pictured above, to a renovated Merriman Park…