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.

Survey: Almost All Renters Want Home Ownership, But It’s Out of Reach for Many

By Leah Shafer / August 17, 2016 /

In a new national survey of renters, almost everyone dreams of home ownership, but affording it is not an option for many. In Dallas, 97 percent of respondents claimed they want to own a home, but only 63 percent of those individuals could afford a mortgage in the city. The survey of 6,000 renters was created…

Richardson Heights Midcentury Shines at Every Angle, Sees Contract in Two Days

By Leah Shafer / August 16, 2016 /

The midcentury modern home at 401 S. Weatherred Dr. in Richardson shines at every angle. Our Tuesday Two Hundred is a marvelous combination of curb appeal, cute interior, and choice location—Richardson Heights was just named among the 5 Neighborhoods on the Rise in the July issue of D Magazine. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,434 square feet, this…

UPDATE: Voters Will Decide the Fate of Plano’s Historic Collinwood House

By Leah Shafer / August 15, 2016 /

We recently told you about the precarious situation of the historic Collinwood House. It is the oldest structure still standing in the city of Plano, and it faced demolition to make way for a recreational pavilion in a new park being built by the city. But after a community-based campaign to save this historically significant house, Plano…

Architect-Designed Modern Townhome Leads Our List of Dallas Open Houses

By Leah Shafer / August 11, 2016 /

This week, we’ve got a fantastic lineup of Dallas open houses. We’re looking at five properties that range in price from $340K to $745K. You’ll find modern marvels, a Lochwood cottage, Kessler Square Tudor and more. Jump to see our choices for this week’s CandysDirt Open Houses of the Week!

Incredible Outdoor Spaces Make This Kiestwood Home Feel Like a Tropical Treehouse

By Leah Shafer / August 11, 2016 /

Some of the most lush and secluded properties in Dallas can be found in Oak Cliff, where there are rolling hills and lots of green places. Our Thursday Three Hundred is a truly one-of-a-kind property at 3320 S. Ravinia Dr., near W. Keist Boulevard and S. Westmoreland Road in Kiestwood. This contemporary home has two bedrooms, two…