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.

Just Blocks from White Rock Lake, This University Terrace House Has Great Location

By Leah Shafer / December 1, 2016 /

Located just a few minutes from the northern shores of White Rock Lake, our Thursday Three Hundred offers a fabulous East Dallas location, coupled with recent updates that make the property shine. The 1956 ranch at 7220 Haverford Rd. features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,840 square feet on one story. Outdoor living features large in the list…

Linda Fritschy Creates Custom Interior Design Spaces, Inspired By Each Client

By Leah Shafer / November 30, 2016 /

Dallas interior designer Linda Fritschy learned early how to make good design choices. Her mom’s hobbies included updating her home and purchasing art, and she was Fritschy’s first client. “She began when I was 12 or 13, taking me with her to go make purchases for the house and she would ask me my opinion,” she…

Buckner Terrace Beauty Is a Must-See, With Open Concept, On-Trend Renovations

By Leah Shafer / November 29, 2016 /

Buckner Terrace is one of the few East Dallas neighborhoods where you can find a gorgeous house for under $300K. Our Tuesday Two Hundred is proof of that. Located at 2656 Dorrington Dr., this open-concept contemporary home is a recent renovation that gets it totally right. The clean lines and distinct interior will immediately catch your eye,…

Multigenerational Living Is the New Norm at The Shelby Residences

By Leah Shafer / November 28, 2016 /

Multigenerational living is a big buzzword in the housing market, as Baby Boomers move in with their kids, adult children move in with their parents, and everyone figures out how to live together harmoniously. But in the world of condos, that’s rarely the situation. Most condo buildings seem to have a demographic they attract, and…

Finalist for Obama Presidential Center to Speak at Dallas Architecture Forum Event

By Leah Shafer / November 25, 2016 /

John Ronan, FAIA, is an award-winning architect who is known for thoughtful, elegant buildings that have been published in the national and international business and design press. His Poetry Foundation building has achieved iconic status, and he was one of only seven international finalists for the Obama Presidential Center. He will be speaking Dec. 6…