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Shelby Skrhak

Shelby Skrhak

Associate Editor at Candy's Dirt

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Centurion American Bringing 1,200 New Homes to Preston Harbor Development on Lake Texoma

Two of North Texas’ best-known developers announced yesterday plans for 1,300 new homes at Preston Harbor, an expansive master-planned development on Lake Texoma, where entertainment resorts and new housing communities are shining a spotlight on the Texas Oklahoma border. Mehrdad Moayedi’s Centurion American Development Group will partner with David Craig’s Craig International, the master developer…
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Best Home Renovation ROI? Study Says It’s Not the Kitchen or Bath

When it comes to renovations that actually pay off in Texas, curb appeal is king. A new study by Oakridge Remodels ranked the most profitable home improvements across the state, and topping the list wasn’t a full kitchen redo or spa bathroom — it was a stone veneer addition. The study was based on the…
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Omni Las Colinas Unveils $33M Renovation

The Omni Las Colinas Hotel has completed a sweeping $33 million renovation that touches every corner of the property — from the guestrooms to the pool deck — solidifying its status as a go-to lifestyle destination in Irving’s premier master-planned community. The latest $20 million phase brings a full redesign to all 421 guestrooms, including…
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Mastermind of Master Plans: Phillip Huffines on Crafting Texas Comm...

Some developers start as house flippers. Huffines Communities stemmed from a couple of teenage fireworks entrepreneurs.
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Design Lovers, Take Note: A Restored Ju-Nel Home Just Listed Near W...

This 1,946-square-foot Ju-Nel home near White Rock Lake absolutely exemplifies midcentury Dallas architecture.
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Drawing Inspiration From Florida's Hot Vacation Spots, Cinnamon Sho...

On this episode of Dallas Dirt, host Candy Evans takes listeners on a journey to the Texas Gulf Coast to discover Cinnamon Shore, a premier vacation home community in Port Aransas, Texas, with mother-and-daughter team Lee Ann Peters and Jodi Peters. At this luxury vacation rental and homeowner community on Mustang Island, palm trees line…
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RE/MAX Debuts Sleek New Branding (and Balloon) at National Conference

The new RE/MAX branding was developed with Camp + King. "The RE/MAX logo is recognized around the world. But the brand’s visual identity hadn’t changed since the 70s."
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Find Beachy Design Inspiration at Port Aransas’ Cinnamon Shore Spri...

This spring break, Cinnamon Shore — a master-planned vacation home community in Port Aransas — is opening “Sage and Sea” as a design showhouse for its first-ever Best in Texas Coastal Home Tour. From March 8-22, the public can tour the home daily from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with proceeds benefiting the Port Aransas…
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The Real Estate Angle of That Luka Dončić Trade

As a lifelong Dallas Mavericks fan, I don’t want to write this story. Honestly don’t want to think about it since the bomb dropped Saturday night that Dallas’ golden 77 was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, but Candy rightfully pointed out the real estate angle, so here we are. I’m talking of course about…
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Jamee Jolly: The Micro and Macro of Dallas Commercial Real Estate

The commercial real estate scene in Dallas remains a dynamic and complex environment, characterized by both challenges and new opportunities. Big picture, Dallas is well-positioned for growth, but if you take a boots-on-the-ground look at the city’s commercial real estate, there’s still work to be done. In this short clip from the latest episode of…
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Building This City: Inside Dallas’ Commercial Real Estate Future wi...

In this episode of Dallas Dirt, host April Towery sat down with Jamee Jolly, President and CEO of The Real Estate Council (TREC), to discuss the unique dynamics of Dallas’s commercial real estate market, the importance of community involvement, and TREC’s role in shaping the city’s future. Jolly, who took the reigns at TREC just…
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High-Speed Rail, Parks, and Progress: Councilman Omar Narvaez Share...

On this episode of Dallas Dirt, host Candy Evans sat down with Dallas City Councilmember Omar Narvaez to dive into some of the biggest developments shaping the city. From game-changing transportation projects to innovative urban planning, Narvaez shared his perspective on what’s driving Dallas forward and the challenges that come with growth. High-Speed Rail: Bridging…
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Crescent Estate’s Leo Amaya: ‘Going All In’ on Luxury Homes

Dallas Dirt host Candy Evans sits down with Leo Amaya to discuss standout projects like the Crespi Estates and the Julian, as well as market trends.
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Breaking: Compass Inc. Acquires @properties, Christie’s Internation...

Compass Inc. has announced plans to acquire @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate, the Real Deal reported Monday. What this means, if anything, for Dallas-Fort Worth’s real estate scene is yet to be fully understood, but big picture this means the big players are growing fewer as these powerhouse brokerages merge nationally. Compass is expected…
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Summit: Dallas Builders Face Inflation, Lack of Inventory, and High...

With Texas’ housing market in a tight chokehold — squeezed by rising costs, dwindling inventory, and surging interest rates — builders are scrambling for solutions. This month, they gathered over breakfast at the Dallas Builders Association (DBA)’s annual State of the Industry Summit to talk about the future of homebuilding in the state. Scott Norman,…
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Paul Ridley on ForwardDallas, the Housing Crisis, and Next Year’s C...

Paul Ridley on ForwardDallas, the Housing Crisis, and Next Year’s City Council Race
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Dallas Lags in Single-Family Homes for Lease, Survey Says (We Think)

Three Dallas-area suburbs ranked in the top 25 of the best locations for single-family home renters in the Lone Star State. Wylie took the top spot in the Dallas area, while University Park and Sachse came in at No. 2 and No. 3. 
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The Architect Index: Texas Modern Works of Frank Welch

Most of us who follow architecture in Texas are familiar with the career of architect Frank Welch, known as the Dean of Texas Architecture. His brand of regional modernism was nurtured by the legendary O’Neill Ford, who, in the late 1950s, offered him the opportunity to work as the on-site architect of the Texas Instruments Semiconductor Building…
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Exploring Density from a Developer’s Point of View with Matt Segres...

On this episode of Dallas Dirt, host April Towery sat down with Matt Segrest, President and CEO of Alamo Manhattan, to discuss what multifamily and hotel projects the developer has underway in Dallas.
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Podcast: Master-Planning Developer Hillwood Brings New Homes to DFW...

Host Candy Evans sat down with Fred Balda, President of Hillwood Communities, for this episode of Dallas Dirt to discuss housing en masse, particularly their new developments at Harvest, Tree Line, and Landmark. The Fort Worth-based Perot company specializes in master-planned communities, which include signature developments like AllianceTexas, Circle T Ranch, and Frisco Station. Balda…
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Economic Development Projects Slated for Fort Worth Stockyards Will...

Fort Worth Heritage Development is a partnership between Majestic Realty, Hickman Companies. and M2G Ventures. The massive redevelopment project will take about eight years to complete.