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.
When you purchase a home, odds are you will transform it to reflect your style and taste. You just need to have vision, hire someone with vision, or in the best of both worlds, collaborate with a visionary in fresh ways you may not normally consider. No one is better suited for this process than…
Winnetka Heights, one of the largest historic districts in Dallas, has long been known for its collection of Craftsman and Prairie homes. With more than 600 residences, it’s rare to find a grand house here with the Italian Renaissance styling usually reserved for Kessler Park Estates and Swiss Avenue. Built in 1923 for William F.…
What does real estate have to do with Walt Disney? In the Disney Streets neighborhood of Dallas, it all comes down to timing. On October 16, 1923, Walt Disney and his brother Roy started the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. It was quickly renamed Walt Disney Studio. Steamboat Willie, the first Mickey Mouse cartoon, was released…
Architecturally significant historic homes are in demand, especially those designed by Charles S. Dilbeck. Finding one that retains many of the original characteristics but has been sensitively ushered into the 21st Century by one of the best architects in Dallas is rare. No one was better suited to the challenge of updating this home than…
Something significant has happened with historic preservation in the Park Cities. I realized the full impact of the subtle and ingenious work of Preservation Park Cities when Terri Patrick Cox’s recent listing of the historic Tudor at 3325 Beverly Drive for $4.995 million blew off the market in a day — with multiple backup offers.…
