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.

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…

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The Hexter House That Was Torn Down And The Architect’s Own Home on The Market

By Shelby Skrhak / January 7, 2024 /

E.G. Hamilton may not be a household name for many, but you’re undoubtedly familiar with one of his most iconic projects — the creation of NorthPark Center. But this edition of the CandysDirt.com Architect Index, featuring the works of E.G. Hamilton, focuses on just two homes. Of course, Hamilton was much more prolific than that,…

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Don’t Wait for Interest Rates to Drop. Rising Home Prices May Negate That Savings, Expert Says

By Shelby Skrhak / January 2, 2024 /

On this episode of Dallas Dirt, Dallas Mortgage Banker Lisa Peters of Cardinal Financial offers insider tips for securing the best mortgage rate for your home, cleaning up your credit report, and a surprising source of free money from the government. Evans and Peters discuss the financial topic on many people’s minds: Should I wait…

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‘Don’t Say You’re Trustworthy’ and 7 More Real Estate Tips We Learned on Dallas Dirt

By Shelby Skrhak / December 30, 2023 /

We’ve heard such wonderful things this month since CandysDirt.com launched its first-ever podcast Dallas Dirt. The first question we got was “What took you so long?” And the second question, “How do I find it?” The answer to the first question we can discuss over a glass of bubbly, but we can certainly answer the…

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This Chris Sandlin Home in Midway Hollow Reveals Wood-Laden MCM Design Inside

By Shelby Skrhak / December 23, 2023 /

If you’ve driven through Midway Hollow, you’ve seen Chris Sandlin Homes. In this well-established neighborhood, their homes, like the one at 3729 Manana Dr., are the striking new builds you see with cool white brick and black trim that trace the lines of their sharp gables beautifully. This modern transitional style is what first enamors…

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