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.

White Rock Place Traditional on Cul-de-Sac Tops Our Roundup of Dallas Open Houses

By Leah Shafer / November 17, 2016 /

Every Thursday, we bring you the CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column, your insider’s view of the hottest properties on the market right now. We pick five amazing homes you’ve got to see, and give you the scoop on the open houses that weekend. This week, our houses range in price from $499K to $1.099 million. Our…

Oak Park Estates Midcentury Offers Gallery-Like Good Looks and Artful Presentation

By Leah Shafer / November 17, 2016 /

Find the feel of an art gallery in a sleek North Oak Cliff midcentury home with our Thursday Three Hundred. Located at 1521 Nantuckett Dr., this home is all clean lines, open spaces, and elegant finishes. Recently renovated, the property offers original red oak hardwood floors and mahogany kitchen cabinetry, restored to their original beauty. This home has three…

Dallas Architecture Forum Presents Panel About Dallas Trails and Bicycle Initiatives

By Leah Shafer / November 16, 2016 /

It’s not widely known by the residents, but the city of Dallas offers one of the best hike and bike trail systems in the United States. From White Rock Lake to Katy Trail, people have a plethora of outdoor options available to them. Join the Dallas Architecture Forum for a panel discussion next Monday, Dallas Trails and Bicycle…

Kiestwood Estates Midcentury Ranch Offers Fresh, Renovated Looks In Great Location

By Leah Shafer / November 15, 2016 /

Oak Cliff is a Dallas area with a rich history, and some of the most storied neighborhoods in the city. Keistwood Estates is one of them, with gently rolling hills and mature shade trees. The more than 400 homes in the area represent the largest, intact concentration of midcentury ranch style houses in Dallas. Our Tuesday Two Hundred, at 3306 S.…

Nominate Outstanding Projects for 2017 Preservation Achievement Awards

By Leah Shafer / November 14, 2016 /

Do you know of an outstanding preservation project that deserves recognition, or maybe one that you have done? If so, then nominate it for the 2017 Preservation Achievement Awards, to be presented in May. Each year, Preservation Dallas presents the Preservation Achievement Awards to a select group of individuals, organizations, and businesses for projects involving…