Shelby Skrhak is the Editorial Director at CandysDirt.com. She specializes in construction, real estate, and travel, with a focus on topics such as housing market trends, residential and commercial real estate development, and interior design. Shelby's insights and expertise have been featured in various publications, highlighting her comprehensive understanding of the intersection between architecture, finance, and consumer travel.
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Shelby Skrhak's coverage predominantly revolves around local real estate, home architecture, and design within the Dallas area. Her work is heavily focused on press releases and seasonal features related to the house & home industry. To effectively reach out to Shelby with a pitch, consider providing content related to new property developments in Dallas or unique architectural designs within the city.
Given her focus on private sector announcements and local themes, she may be interested in pitches that highlight trends in luxury homes, emerging neighborhoods in Dallas, or interviews with key figures shaping the real estate landscape of the region. If you have insights into unique or innovative housing designs specific to Dallas or are affiliated with upcoming projects relevant to this geographic area of interest, your pitch could resonate well with Shelby.
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By: Shelby Skrhak
For years, Rosewood Property Company envisioned office buildings and hotel space for one of Plano’s most visible corners at Plano Parkway and the Bush Turnpike. The market had other plans. Now, the Dallas-based developer is repositioning the project as a residential-led, mixed-use destination — a shift that reflects demand trends across North Texas. A Long-Planned…
By: Shelby Skrhak
A Plano home bought before he was born becomes the setting for 18 years of childhood — and the moment it’s time to let him leave for college.
By: Shelby Skrhak
Serenade Texas, a new 468-acre master-planned community in Celina by Huffines Communities, will offer homes from the $400Ks to $900Ks starting in 2027.
By: Shelby Skrhak
Individual experiences: That was the throughline from a recent talk by Rosewood’s Gavin Graham, who gave a room of top-producing agents a clearer picture of how expectations are shifting — not just for travelers, but increasingly for homeowners. Agents and brokers gathered last week at the sales gallery for Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek, where Christy…
Garages used to be where you hid the clutter. Now, in a growing number of North Texas homes, they’re becoming one of the most intentional — and expensive — spaces in the house. From polished concrete floors and custom cabinetry to display lighting and performance-inspired design, “showroom garages” are quietly moving from niche upgrade to…
You feel the shift somewhere around the last stretch of highway when Dallas starts to fade and the post oak trees close in. The drive to Cedar Creek Lake is part of the ritual — close enough to justify a spontaneous Friday escape, far enough to feel like you’ve actually left. Homes in 505 Ranch…
By: Shelby Skrhak
Homes in the Knox neighborhood of Northern Heights don’t trade often, and when they do, they get attention. That’s certainly the case for this David Griffin listing at 3503 Edgewater, and why we’re giving you this bonus edition of the Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters, Senior Financial Officer with First Horizon.…
By: Shelby Skrhak
As property tax protest season gets underway, homeowners tend to ask the same questions: What exactly can I protest? Does the 10 percent homestead cap protect me? Are my neighbor’s values good evidence? What should I show the appraisal district? And what should I definitely not say? Property tax expert Glenn Goodrich hears those questions…
From 1,200 feet above Celina, the scale of Hillwood’s new $4 billion Ramble community comes into focus. Last week, CandysDirt toured the developer’s 1,380-acre master-planned community aboard Hillwood’s corporate helicopter, getting a firsthand look at the project that will eventually bring more than 4,200 homes to one of the fastest-growing corners of Collin County. From…
By: Shelby Skrhak
Where architectural voyeurism meets luxury estate sale, this Cullen F. Thomas estate sale is a rare glimpse inside a storied estate.
