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.

Recover From The Holiday Frenzy at These Luxury Vacation Rental Homes 

By Karen Eubank / December 19, 2022 /

When I was married many years ago, we spent a week of our month-long Italian honeymoon in Florence at a vacation rental. We planned the trip this way to catch our breath, do laundry, cook our food from local markets, and get an idea of what living in Italy full-time might be like. My then-husband…

Talulah & Hess Offers Unexpected Holiday Style

By Karen Eubank / December 18, 2022 /

Home is often the focal point of the holiday season. Gathering with guests and loved ones, we celebrate traditions and memorable experiences with joy. Fragrances, textures, tastes, and sounds evoke the holiday spirit and our anticipation of what is to come. This year, let Talulah & Hess serve as your style guide to creating a…

Did a Famous Stripper Swan Dive Into The Pool of Your Historic Home?

By Karen Eubank / December 15, 2022 /

We have 20 historic districts and 18 conservation districts in Dallas. Homebuyers are attracted to these neighborhoods for a reason. They want homes with character and, of course, a history. Realtors who sell in these neighborhoods owe it to their clients to do the research because it is often a selling factor. We all know…

All I Want For Christmas is This Highland Shores French Country-Style Home

By Karen Eubank / December 13, 2022 /

Put this one on your holiday wish list because it’s a home with everything, starting with its location in Highland Shores. If you have not heard of Highland Shores, it’s not surprising. It’s a coveted area of Highland Village. “To me, it’s a secret gem,” RE/MAX DFW Associates listing agent Kristi Kintz said. People who…

A Modern Mediterranean in Southlake Has a New Vibe

By Karen Eubank / December 12, 2022 /

There is never a dull moment in Texas real estate, and regardless of what the Fed does with interest rates, we are always in our own world. This drop-dead gorgeous Southlake modern Mediterranean is a case in point. A few weeks ago, I got a hot tip about a multimillion-dollar property about to go on…