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 Sleek Home by Nest Builds Is In THE Sweet Spot for Private Schools

By Shelby Skrhak / December 6, 2018 /

From the first look, the modern façade at 10243 Best Drive near Midway Road and Walnut Hill Lane is bright and open, with a face of windows that let in natural light. This five-bedroom, five-and-half bath northwest Dallas home is listed by Phil Hobson of Berkshire Hathaway for $1,795,000. The cool white brick with slate…

This Colleyville Home by Elite Auctions Is Perfect Mix of Estate and Abode

By Shelby Skrhak / December 5, 2018 /

This six-bedroom, five full-bath, and three half-bath Colleyville home that’ll be auctioned Dec. 15 by Elite Auctions really is the perfect mix of stately living and a comfortable abode. The 12,000-square-foot home at 7212 John McCain Road, located near Grapevine Highway 26 and Pleasant Run Road, has a private gated entry that opens to its…

Farmers Branch Has Jackpot of Beautifully Renovated $300K-$400K Homes

By Shelby Skrhak / December 2, 2018 /

Older cities often have, well, older homes, which have beautiful mature greenery and a variety of decade architecture to choose from, but the challenge can be renovation. Let’s be honest: It’s time-consuming, and when you’re in the middle of renovation, it’s hell to live in. But Farmers Branch has been experiencing an influx of renovations…

Sometimes You Need a Home With a Hanger: 1620 Airpark Has You Covered

By Shelby Skrhak / November 30, 2018 /

Just like you’d park your SUV in your garage, you can park your plane in your own hangar at this 6,496-square-foot home in west Plano. We’ve written about this unique property at 1620 Airpark Lane before, and it’s on the market for $1,469,000 by Jack McLemore of Listing Results LLC. This Airpark Lane property near Willow Bend Mall…

Three Hot Properties Are Must-Sees in Frisco

By Shelby Skrhak / November 25, 2018 /

For this week’s Suburb Sunday, we offer three different living experiences in Frisco: top of the line luxury for under $800k, brownstone living for $450k, and an energy-efficient homescape for $300k. By now, you’ve heard all about Frisco’s rapid growth, adding around 37 new residents every day, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It’s one…