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 temperatures have been so erratic this winter that we’ve all spent more time outdoors than ever. Who would have believed we’d hit 85 degrees in January? But it’s Texas, and we need to always be prepared. Installing a shading system is one of the best ways to enjoy outdoor time, especially with that harsh…
Family-friendly, peaceful, safe, welcoming, and well-maintained. These are a few of the superlatives about Emerson Estates that neighbors mention. Emerson Estates is just one of those places people want to live, and this one-story home is a rarity. Rare One Story Living in Emerson Estates Don’t be fooled by the exterior of this house and…
Yes, it’s important to have a home that is lovely and inviting. But what you want even more is a sanctuary where you feel safe. You want a home to be somewhere you can breathe. You want this Mira Vista Mediterranean mansion, and I will tell you why. Mira Vista is a 24-hour gated community…
There are a few neighborhoods in Dallas where preservation has a firm foothold. JanMar is one of them. This original Midcentury Modern is a big win for our city because not only will it remain standing, but it will also be thoughtfully and carefully updated. JanMar was developed in the 1950s and ’60s. Most of…
Architects and builders continue to impress us with the reinvented ranch. This one surpasses expectations and hits a new level of luxury and innovation. This style of residential architecture is having quite the renaissance because it’s perhaps the most adaptable style to modernize. It also holds massive appeal to a new generation of buyers. They…
