Shelby Skrhak

Shelby Skrhak is executive editor of CandysDirt.com and producer of the Dallas Dirt podcast. She loves covering estate sales and murder homes, not necessarily related. As a lifelong Dallas native, she's been an Eagle, Charger, Wildcat, and a Comet.

Daughter of McKinney Mayor Tests Positive with COVID-19

By Shelby Skrhak / March 30, 2020 /

The 19-year-old daughter of McKinney Mayor George Fuller, who is being sued by local real estate agent Derek Baker, has tested positive for COVID-19. KRLD’s Chris Sommer broke the story Monday morning and Fuller confirmed in an interview with CandysDirt.com. Layla, a freshman at the Art Institute of Dallas, started feeling ill two weeks ago…

Find Beauty Inside and Out in These 3 Suburban Homes

By Shelby Skrhak / March 29, 2020 /

Wood, interior brick walls, soft contemporary style, and lots and lots of windows. These beautifully-unique homes are everything that’s right with 1980s architecture. Check out these three homes ranging from $459,000 to $795,000 in Rockwall and Arlington, two of them. No cookie cutters here. Spanish Modern in Arlington Address: 2310 Newforest Court, Arlington 4 bedrooms,…

McKinney Real Estate Agent Sues Mayor As Citizen Petition for Shelter-in-Place Orders Grows Quickly

By Shelby Skrhak / March 28, 2020 /

Is the city of McKinney’s shelter-in-place order unconstitutional? That’s what a McKinney real estate agent alleges in his lawsuit against the mayor. Meanwhile, Collin County residents have begun a Change.org petition, asking County Judge Chris Hill to make his order consistent with surrounding counties who’ve asked citizens to stay home.

Take In This Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Stunner on Strait Lane

By Shelby Skrhak / March 25, 2020 /

Escape for a few blissful minutes to this stunning architectural creation by Douglas Guiling AIA on Strait Lane, brought to you by Lisa Peters of Caliber Home Loans as the featured High Caliber Home of the Week. “The home’s architecture unfolds in a sequence that lets the suspense build,” explains listing agent Janelle Alcantara of…

Collin County Residents Mixed on New Shelter in Place Order That Says ‘All Businesses Are Essential’

By Shelby Skrhak / March 24, 2020 /

Collin County residents may have more questions than answers after officials issued a modified shelter in place order March 24, asking residents to stay home but urging businesses to stay open. It largely leaves decisions whether to stay home up to businesses and city mayors to enact stricter guidelines. “I’m announcing new ‘stay home, work…