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.

Podcast: See the Amazing Before and After Photos of This Junius Heights Home’s Renovation

By Shelby Skrhak / January 21, 2024 /

“Oh wow, this is really bad,” Tam Pham recalled saying when she first walked into the 1915 home at 714 N. Beacon Street in Lakewood. The general contractor can’t say she wasn’t warned. “Structure is in poor condition; do not enter,” the listing agent noted in MLS. “Significant amount of work would need to be…

Podcast: How the “Steel Toe Stiletto” Is Turning Shanties Into Showhomes

By Shelby Skrhak / January 16, 2024 /

Join Dallas Dirt host Candy Evans in a captivating interview with Tam Pham, the visionary founder of “Steel Toe Stiletto.” In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of historic home preservation, exploring the challenges and triumphs that come with restoring Dallas’ architectural gems. Tam Pham, a seasoned general contractor, shares insights into the…

Tips From Republic Title for Understanding and Preventing Wire Fraud

By Shelby Skrhak / January 16, 2024 /

Real estate transactions are significant financial undertakings, making them attractive targets for fraudsters. That’s why the Title Underwriting and Legal team at Republic Title is looking to protect its customers with these tips and consumer information. Among the various types of fraud, wire fraud has become increasingly common in real estate transactions in recent years. While…

Welcome to Winter Storm Gerri, and That’s Not a Dallas Cowboys Reference

By Shelby Skrhak / January 14, 2024 /

Dallas football fans might have tuned into the Chiefs vs. Dolphins game Saturday night, anticipating their Cowboys’ own play-off game on Sunday, but many more tuned into the local news to see Winter Storm Gerri* in full effect

Unlocking Elegance: Skibell Fine Jewelry’s Art of Repurposing Estate Treasures

By Shelby Skrhak / January 7, 2024 /

If you’ve ever tried to Konmari or Marie Kondo your life, you know this dilemma well. There’s a dress, or a book, or even more guilt-inducing — your grandmother’s ring that once looked so elegant on her dainty fingers, but it’s not right for you so it sits in a velvet box.  We’re all guilty…