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.
Kicking off the new year with a preservation win is just what we need after last year’s devastating losses. So, let’s take a deep dive into one of the best adaptive reuse projects we’ve seen in some time. It’s also one of the most heartwarming. This Tudor Gave Oak Cliff Gas Originally Magnolia Petroleum Service…
We always do a year-end review of posts and talk about what engaged our readers. This year for the Monday Morning Millionaire column, it was architecturally significant historic homes. We dig into research and analytics, do a lot of speculating, and also talk about what resonated with each writer. It allows us to revisit stories…
Have you ever tried to find a luxury rental property in a family-friendly neighborhood in Dallas? It’s been almost impossible, especially if you’re looking in the Park Cities — until now. The Stainback Organization is changing that scenario with exciting new rental opportunities like The Morrow at Daniel townhomes. The Dallas-based, family-owned and operated company…
Educating our readers and offering resources is of paramount importance here at CandysDirt.com, especially when it comes to historic preservation. So many people and companies don’t have any idea about the tools available to preserve their homes or buildings. Chief among these tools are landmarking, historic tax credits, and deed restrictions. If we are not proactive, individually and as a…
When the Buckner House went on the market, we lauded this Casa Linda Mediterranean’s history. We also worried the new buyer might not keep the home intact. We took to our social media channels to report the iconic East Dallas home at 1425 N. Buckner Blvd. was torn down Friday, and now we want to…
