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.

Villa Munger Brings a Rare Condo Opportunity to Buyers in a Historic Neighborhood

By Karen Eubank / January 12, 2023 /

This Spanish Mission Revival condo is in the Munger Place historic neighborhood and is a rarity on many levels. It was originally built as an investment property in 1910 by entrepreneur T.A. Manning. Manning founded the largest insurance company in Texas, the Southwestern Fire and Casualty Co. In 1905, Munger Place was developed by Robert…

This Expertly Remodeled Hackberry Creek Dream Home is no Hand-me-Down

By Karen Eubank / January 10, 2023 /

Family homes often remain in the family. Seldom, however, do they receive a makeover quite this glamorous. When Sapna and Jai Desai needed a larger home for their growing family, her parents had just decided it was time to downsize from their large Hackberry Creek home. Talk about perfect timing. Of course, when you move…

New Year, New Look: Christy Berry Lists a Stunning Preston Hollow Transformation

By Karen Eubank / January 9, 2023 /

It’s time to embrace transformation and act as better stewards of our existing homes. Razing a house is seldom the best option, and this Preston Hollow transformation is a spectacular example of what should be done to ready a house for today’s market. Listing today, this 4,912-square-foot property with five bedrooms (including a large bedroom…

Get a Close-Up Look at The Famed Stubbs House to Support a Swiss Avenue Legend

By Karen Eubank / January 5, 2023 /

I can think of nothing better than kicking off 2023 with a Toast to Twelfth Night. It’s this weekend, and you are all invited. The owners of the historic Stubbs House on La Vista are hosting the annual Friends of Aldredge House fundraiser this weekend with a party at their home on Saturday evening before…

2023 Luxury Real Estate Market Outlook: North Texas Remains a Top Performer According to These Experts

By Karen Eubank / January 2, 2023 /

You’ve undoubtedly heard a lot of grumbling about the real estate market lately. Yes, it’s a fact that mortgage rates have risen and housing inventory is tight, but we have to remember the Dallas luxury real estate market is a unicorn. All we have to do is look at some statistics from 2022. What you…