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.

Why the Lake Forest Community is So Hot!

By Karen Eubank / November 30, 2020 /

Lake Forest is just about the hottest neighborhood in Dallas right now. Gated communities, in general, have always held a certain appeal. However, now that the definition of what constitutes safe and private has evolved, these communities have become the neighborhoods of choice for the luxury buyer, particularly when they are 17 minutes from the…

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The Vendome Penthouse You Want

By Karen Eubank / November 28, 2020 /

We’ve been keeping tabs on this Vendome penthouse for a long time because the 180-degree views are magnificent, and the location is perfect. It’s also hard to beat living in the heart of Turtle Creek, so why is this gorgeous penthouse still available for sale or lease?  Sitting in a shell state for years certainly…

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This Successful Classic Contemporary Renovation Proves That No Great Home is Unsalvageable

By Karen Eubank / November 23, 2020 /

We are all still reeling over the demise of the Dal-Tile house and asking ourselves how and why. Over the last few weeks, I’ve learned that iconic home was allowed to disintegrate internally to such an extent it was largely unsalvageable. To allow a house to get to this point is irresponsible and ignorant. It…

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Taylor Paladino Found the Silver Lining

By Karen Eubank / November 22, 2020 /

With all that has happened in 2020, it’s time for a lemonade out of lemons story. I cannot think of a better one than Taylor Paladino. Owner Ben Paladino should be winding up the first semester of his senior year, majoring in public policy, at Stanford. But, as we all know, 2020 fell apart for…

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City Shopping? This Midcentury Modern-Style Home Is The Perfect Landing

By Karen Eubank / November 21, 2020 /

Some excellent properties are hitting the luxury lease market finally, like this midcentury modern-style home in Mockingbird Park. When you think about it, leasing a luxury home is just plain smart, especially if you are city shopping. Dallas has seen a massive influx of people moving here over the past year. We’ve had a healthy…

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