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.

An Architecturally Significant University Park Spanish Revival Historic Home

By Karen Eubank / July 6, 2023 /

Finding a luxurious, architecturally significant historic home that is also move-in ready is often akin to the proverbial needle in the haystack. This is especially true in the Park Cities, where historic preservation ordinances do not exist. Of course, we’ve found you one and it’s a marvelous University Park Spanish Revival. Fortunately, there have been…

Pool Perfection in a Preston Hollow Transitional  

By Karen Eubank / July 3, 2023 /

It’s Summer. It’s Texas. And it’s hot. So, it’s all about the pool right now. That’s what every single buyer is looking for, and we’ve found a beauty behind an equally beautiful Preston Hollow transitional home.  I love a good renovation story, and this is one of the best I’ve heard in ages because even…

Bud Oglesby and J. Stiles Brought Swinging ‘70s Style to Highland Park

By Karen Eubank / July 2, 2023 /

When Anthony Cedano called me about his latest listing, a decidedly swinging ‘70s home, I was intrigued. It’s a completely unexpected look for Highland Park. And that’s a good thing because who wants what everyone else already has? Finding a home with character, provenance, and style is challenging. We’ve hit a home run here. Swinging…

One of The Most Important Dilbeck Homes in America is For Sale in University Park

By Karen Eubank / June 29, 2023 /

Homes designed by the legendary architect Charles S. Dilbeck have an almost magical quality. They are beautiful, of course, and impeccably built, but it’s their quirkiness and charm that truly delights us. Dilbeck had not only creativity but imagination. You can tell he thought quite seriously about not only creating unique designs but also making…

Cedar Creek Lake Has Become The Hamptons of Dallas

By Karen Eubank / June 26, 2023 /

New Yorkers have escaped to the Hamptons for decades. While the Hamptons have the beach, Cedar Creek has the lake. For landlocked Dallasites, water, natural beauty, proximity to the city, and a resort lifestyle make owning a second home here an obvious choice. Think about how you want to spend your summer vacation. Do you…