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.

Have You Heard? The Dallas Dirt Podcast Hits First Milestone in Viewership

By Shelby Skrhak / February 17, 2024 /

CandysDirt.com’s new podcast Dallas Dirt, hosted by Candy Evans, hit its first milestone recently, racking up more than 25,000 impressions on YouTube in January and February. If you haven’t tuned in yet, you’re missing out on a treasure trove of insights into Dallas-Fort Worth real estate. What’s the buzz all about? Dallas Dirt isn’t your…

Podcast: How to Repurpose Old Estate Jewelry Into Something You’ll Love

By Shelby Skrhak / February 11, 2024 /

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.…

Fairfax Title Is Bringing High-Touch Back to the Industry

By Shelby Skrhak / February 4, 2024 /

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…

Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly Again, But Remember Lower Rates Mean More Competition

By Shelby Skrhak / February 4, 2024 /

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…

Podcast: Council Member Chad West ‘Our Lack of Housing Is the Crisis of the Future’

By Shelby Skrhak / February 1, 2024 /

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…