Karen Eubank

Karen is a senior columnist at Candy’s Media and has been writing stories since she could hold a crayon. She is a globe-trotting, history-loving eternal optimist who would find it impossible to live well without dogs, Tex-Mex, and dark chocolate. She covers luxury properties and historic preservation for Candys Dirt.

Architect John Barthel’s Iconic Midcentury Modern in Sylvania Dells is For Sale

By Karen Eubank / March 18, 2024 /

When a 1959 Dallas Midcentury Modern home appears in the New York Times and wins an American Institute of Architects award, you know it’s something truly special. It is one of those “Honey, stop the car!” homes. You simply can’t drive by it without pulling over and taking photos because it’s a Midcentury Modern marvel…

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Ventura Custom Homes Offers a New Vibe in Old Preston Hollow

By Karen Eubank / March 18, 2024 /

We are always intrigued by what Ventura Custom Homes builds, and this magnificent Old Preston Hollow mansion exceeds expectations on every level. Compass Realtor Christy Berry let me know this 9,494-square-foot estate was going to be listed last Friday. I was immediately intrigued. First of all, everyone loves Old Preston Hollow, so finding a flawless,…

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CandysDirt.com Readers to the Rescue: Digging up The Dirt on Villa Vista!

By Karen Eubank / March 14, 2024 /

Candysdirt.com readers are the best! Last week I asked for help solving a couple of mysteries surrounding Villa Vista, a beautiful Tudor Revival on Rio Vista in East Kessler Park. Boy, did y’all come through! DCAD was offering a build date I knew was wrong, but I had to prove it. Finding the architect’s name…

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A Mansfield Traditional With a Woodland Wonderland Out Your Backdoor

By Karen Eubank / March 12, 2024 /

If you’re looking for wide open spaces, land, and privacy but with excellent proximity to city life, Mansfield is the answer. Without traffic, Mansfield is 25 minutes southeast of Fort Worth. You can be at Six Flags in about 20 minutes, the Dallas Arts District in 40 minutes, and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in half…

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This Santa Barbara Soft Contemporary in Highland Park is Completely Move-In Ready

By Karen Eubank / March 11, 2024 /

It happens more often than you can imagine, and this Santa Barbara soft contemporary is a great example. A builder finally gets the perfect lot, designs the home of their dreams, and then, just as they are finishing up, a buyer comes along. When you are a builder, you just don’t turn down a buyer…

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