Shelby Skrhak
Shelby is Associate Editor of CandysDirt.com, where she writes and produces 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.
In this bonus Valentine’s edition of the Dallas Dirt podcast, host Candy Evans sits down with Lyn Skibell, owner of Skibell Fine Jewelry to talk about trends in bridal jewelry, how to repurpose old estate jewelry into something you’ll love, and offers some practical advice for getting your fine jewelry appraised and covered by insurance.…
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In the dynamic, fast-changing landscape of real estate, where acquisitions are as common as interest rate hikes, a bold new player has entered the title scene, bringing a concierge touch and a commitment to excellence. Meet Fairfax Title. The firm, co-founded by seasoned real estate professionals Ashley Cook and Travis Mathews, is set to reshape…
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When the Federal Reserve dropped mortgage interest rates late last week, headlines nodded to speculation that mortgage rates will continue to decline, which could help a housing rebound. But what does that mean for Dallas-Fort Worth home buyers and sellers who are reluctant to let go of their already great rate? Dallas Mortgage Banker Lisa…
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When Dallas homeowners hear the words denser zoning, they get nervous. A towering apartment next to their single-family home? But Dallas City Council Member Chad West is asking the hypothetical question, What if we considered selectively denser zoning like Austin today, or interestingly, looked back to Highland Park’s solution to affordable housing in the 1920s…
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Real estate is always a good play for athletes looking to diversify, and there’s no more diverse real estate market than Dallas-Fort Worth for athletes. From Highland Park compounds and Preston Hollow estates to Flower Mound guard-gated communities and emerging Frisco developments, athletes can find a bountiful real estate selection here. In this episode of…
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