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.

This Updated Traditional Home Is Full of Style and Elegance

By Shelby Skrhak / March 16, 2019 /

The drive-up appeal is spectacular in this updated traditional north Dallas home at 5918 Edinburgh Court near Preston and Frankford that just went on the market. The full-length porch. The black shutters. The four dormers. It’s all picture perfect. This four-bedroom, three- and half-bath home built in 1984 is listed by Kelley Winsor of Allie…

Homeowner’s Green Thumb Shines in This Often-Featured Zen Home

By Shelby Skrhak / March 14, 2019 /

Lush greenery and tons of custom features create an incredible aura and ambiance in this four-bedroom, three-bath home at 3106 Vicky Court in Garland, listed by Colleen Frost of Colleen Frost Real Estate Services for $399,000. This 3,028-square-foot home has been featured on Designing Texas, House & Home magazine, and on the Spring Park home tour,…

Dreaming About a Lakefront Family Legacy Home? Here’s Your Site

By Shelby Skrhak / March 14, 2019 /

Whether you’re looking to build your dream family legacy home or you’re ready to escape to lake living right now, the popular Long Cove luxury community on Cedar Creek Lake has several options that’ll fit you. If you’ve ever tried to purchase land to build your dream home from the ground up, you’ll know it’s…

A Little Effort Can Save You a Lot When Buying or Selling Your Home

By Shelby Skrhak / March 11, 2019 /

Small figures can add up quickly when you’re buying or selling your home: home appraisals, loan origination fees, and new utility setup fees. We know not everyone is made of money, so here are a few options you can pursue to save money in the home buying and selling process. 1. Select how much agent…

Three Denton Historic Homes for All Styles of Homeowners

By Shelby Skrhak / March 10, 2019 /

Denton is more than a college town. It’s a history-rich county seat with homes that run the gamut of styles and influences. For this week’s suburb Sunday, we take a look at three historic homes in Denton in three very different price ranges. Which do you see yourself most at home in?   This Historic…