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.

Oak Lawn Medical District Condo Is Spot On With Renovations, Updated Looks

By Leah Shafer / October 4, 2016 /

The medical district is a fast-changing neighborhood in Dallas. Our Tuesday Two Hundred, 4728 Bradford Dr. Apt. A, just hit the market and is a great example of the changes that are happening in that area of Oak Lawn. Lots of owners are taking the time, money, and effort to upgrade their properties and the results are…

Seattle Architect Extraordinaire Tom Kundig Leads Discussion on Material Design

By Leah Shafer / October 3, 2016 /

The object we use every day were designed by someone, from forks to phones. The thought behind material object design is the subject of the next Dallas Architecture Forum Design Symposium. Taking place on Oct. 30 at the Nasher Sculpture Center, the afternoon will be focused on how outstanding design utilizes materials, from common to rare, as integral…

Light-Filled Urban Reserve Contemporary Floats to Top of Dallas Open House Roundup

By Leah Shafer / September 29, 2016 /

Every week, hundreds of homes get put on the market in Dallas. We scour the listings for the best open houses to feature in the CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week column. This week, we’ve found five fabulous properties you’ll love, from a contemporary marvel in Central Dallas’ Urban Reserve that’s LEED-certified and a stunning Munger Place…

Corner Lot Northwest Dallas Ranch Benefits Beautifully From Recent Renovations

By Leah Shafer / September 29, 2016 /

Our Thursday Three Hundred takes us to the heart of Northwest Dallas, where we’ve found a renovated ranch that’s contemporary, stylish, and spacious. The home at 3106 Silverton Dr., near Royal Lane and Webb Chapel Road, benefitted from a big overhaul and now this 1957 beauty stands out. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,961 square feet.…

Is This Midcentury Home Impressing Buyers to the Point They’re Afraid to Buy It?

By Leah Shafer / September 28, 2016 /

Earlier this month, we wrote about a spectacular midcentury modern home in Dallas’ Disney Streets. It got unbelievable interest from all of you and was shared thousands of times on social media. We aren’t the only ones taking notice. After our publication of Disney Streets Midcentury Will Have You Singing Sinatra, Polishing Martini Glasses, the story…