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.

It’s My Mansion: Remodeled Cottage-Style House in East Dallas Priced to Sell

By Leah Shafer / November 11, 2016 /

Yes, our North Texas market is hotter than a doorknob in hell with prices rising at a fast pace. But there are homes to be found for under $200K, and that’s what the “It’s My Mansion” occasional column is all about. Today, we’ve discovered a cottage-style house at 3536 Delford Cir., near Shiloh and Ferguson roads…

Lakewood Contemporary Will Knock Your Socks Off In Our North Texas Open Houses

By Leah Shafer / November 10, 2016 /

We enjoy bringing you an insider look at hot North Texas properties with our CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column. Every Thursday, we pick five fabulous open houses in Dallas you definitely shouldn’t miss. This week, our houses range in price from $409K to $1.195 million. You’ll find a range of properties, from the Lakewood contemporary pictured above (that pool!), to a…

Richardson Heights Traditional Shines From Every Angle, Offers Looks, Location, Value

By Leah Shafer / November 10, 2016 /

Richardson Heights is an up-and-coming neighborhood in the Dallas suburb of Richardson, located 12 miles north of downtown, just outside Interstate 635. If you’re looking to get a lot of house for your money, and find character-filled properties, this is the area for you. Our Thursday Three Hundred at 720 Winchester Dr. is a 1958 traditional, renovated…

Dream Big In This Classic Urban Homes Spec House with Rich, Open Spaces

By Leah Shafer / November 9, 2016 /

I’ve got a total scoop for you today, a gorgeous transitional spec house in Midway Hills that just listed. This property is swoon-worthy, with rich, open spaces, high-end amenities, and beautiful conveniences. This is a Preston Hollow-esque home, but with a lot smaller price tag. Located at 4046 Northview Ln., it’s the work of CandysDirt.com Approved Builder Michael Turner,…

Veneto Condo Offers Mediterranean-Inspired Living for Well Under $300K

By Leah Shafer / November 8, 2016 /

It may be an overcast day, but our Tuesday Two Hundred is a bright and cheerful spot for you to enjoy. Located at 5806 Birchbrook Dr., Apt 106, this is in the Veneto Condominiums near East Lovers Lane and Skillman Street. The community is updated from its 1970 build date to be Mediterranean-inspired and modern. It’s close…