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.

You Don’t Have to Contend With Home Construction Delays, Just Buy This Like New Briarwood Home

By Shelby Skrhak / March 11, 2022 /

This week’s High Caliber Home, sponsored by Lisa Peters at Caliber Home Loans, takes us to Briarwood, the exclusive enclave that’s nestled within Bluffview in North Dallas. Briarwood is one of those Dallas neighborhoods that feel a little bit country and a little bit city with its tall mature trees, large lots, and curb-less streets.…

If Homes Were People, These Far North Dallas Homes Would Be Twins

By Shelby Skrhak / March 6, 2022 /

There is a rare kind of twin called semi-identical twins that’s like a cross between fraternal and identical twins. There are only two sets identified in the world but if homes were people, these two homes would be set number three. Set apart by only a few square feet, these two homes are visually similar…

Splurge Versus Steal in Richardson: Fixer Upper or Fixed Up?

By Shelby Skrhak / February 27, 2022 /

This week’s Splurge vs. Steal takes us to Richardson, where you’ll find two great properties for sale. One is updated and move-in ready and the other is a real fixer-upper. So, which would you choose — the open concept Splurge or the fixer-upper Steal? The Steal Address: 13 Grant Circle, Richardson I love a home…

Fall in Love With This Shorecrest Beauty

By Shelby Skrhak / February 25, 2022 /

This week’s Inwood Home of the Week, sponsored by Inwood National Bank, takes us to Lakemont Drive in the ever-popular Shorecrest neighborhood of Dallas. This lovely neighborhood of 1950s-built homes is nestled in the shadow of Bluffview near Love Field, where large lots, beautifully mature trees and landscaping, and natural amenities are the norm. Bachman…

Hop to This Allen Home That’s Popular on Zillow

By Shelby Skrhak / February 18, 2022 /

This week’s Inwood Home of the Week, sponsored by Inwood National Bank, takes us to Allen — somewhere we don’t visit all that often here on CandysDirt.com. I know of Collin County cities, Plano gets a lot of the attention for its corporate headquarter corridor and Celina mades headlines for its jaw-dropping population growth, but…