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.

The 1505 Elm Street Penthouse Has Finally Sold!

By Karen Eubank / September 21, 2020 /

Last week, Dave Perry-Miller Realtor Emily Ray-Porter did what no one has been able to do in over a decade. She sold the 1505 Elm Street penthouse. Broker Sharron Sadacca brought the buyer, and as fate would have it, he’s her son’s friend. That’s how things happen in Dallas real estate. It’s not so much…

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A New Luxury Transitional Mansion Sets the Standard

By Karen Eubank / September 21, 2020 /

This transitional mansion is a masterpiece. I say that with complete confidence because architect Richard Drummond Davis and builder Mark Rose combined their talents on this project. They’ve broken the mold on what we should expect from new luxury construction. Many of us are familiar with Davis’ award-winning architectural firm because of their captivating European-inspired…

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Live on Vacation in this Mediterranean Mansion

By Karen Eubank / September 20, 2020 /

Dear Readers, you know by now that I love any well-done Mediterranean mansion. You also know when it comes to buying a builder’s family home, I always say get your banker on speed dial. This one belongs to Preston Custom Homes owner Mark Early, one of the best and most trusted luxury estate builders in…

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An All-Star Magnolia Hill Townhome is for Lease!

By Karen Eubank / September 19, 2020 /

Magnolia Hill is quite the story, so settle in as I give you a short history lesson on how this gorgeous contemporary townhome came to life and attracted a couple of all-star sports figures! In my early years in Dallas, I was a fashion photography stylist. I was always scouting disused industrial locations. I’ve clambered…

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This Modern Midcentury-Style Home Feels Like a Magical Treehouse

By Karen Eubank / September 18, 2020 /

What’s the correct recipe for creating a modern midcentury-style home that feels like a magical treehouse? Take a 1955 ranch home in a perfect natural setting down to the studs, add a second story, pay attention to the details, and voila! Of course, it’s essential to have the right person to perform that transformation. This…

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