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.

Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas Has a ’30A’ Feel That’s All Texas

By Shelby Skrhak / February 24, 2025 /

If you’ve ever found yourself eyeing the pristine communities along 30A in Florida, Cinnamon Shore in Port Aransas might just change your mind about what luxury living on the Texas coast can look like. Think pastel beach cottages, resort-style pools, palm-lined boardwalks, and golf carts zipping between neighborhood amenities — but with Lone Star roots…

Grassroots Dallas Housing Coalition Is Helping Find Solutions for Affordability

By Shelby Skrhak / February 19, 2025 /

On this episode of Dallas Dirt, host April Towery sat down with members of a grassroots coalition to bring affordable housing solutions to the spotlight — Bryan Tony, organizing board chair of the Dallas Housing Coalition, and Ashley Brundage, board chair and CEO of Dallas-Area Habitat for Humanity. The Dallas Housing Coalition was formed back…

Luxury Meets Lock-and-Leave: A Rare Three-Bedroom Condo in The Shelton Park Cities

By Shelby Skrhak / February 4, 2025 /

For those who want the best of both worlds—luxury, convenience, and a lock-and-leave lifestyle — this luxury three-bedroom condo at The Shelton Park Cities delivers. Wait, does that count as three worlds? Perched on the 20th floor, this three-bedroom, three-bath condo offers sweeping views of Preston Hollow, resort-style amenities, and the prestige of living in…

The Real Estate Angle of That Luka Dončić Trade

By Shelby Skrhak / February 3, 2025 /

As a lifelong Dallas Mavericks fan, I don’t want to write this story. Honestly don’t want to think about it since the bomb dropped Saturday night that Dallas’ golden 77 was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, but Candy rightfully pointed out the real estate angle of Luka Dončić’s Dallas home, so here we are.…

Jamee Jolly: The Micro and Macro of Dallas Commercial Real Estate

By Shelby Skrhak / January 28, 2025 /

The commercial real estate scene in Dallas remains a dynamic and complex environment, characterized by both challenges and new opportunities. Big picture, Dallas is well-positioned for growth, but if you take a boots-on-the-ground look at the city’s commercial real estate, there’s still work to be done. In this short clip from the latest episode of…