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.

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…

Charles A. Barnett’s Beautifully Updated Park Cities Manor House is a Success Story

By Karen Eubank / December 8, 2022 /

This architecturally significant manor house is a win for the Park Cities. It offers an example of what is possible and what is quite frankly better in an era when we see lots being scraped left and right. It’s a joy for the eye to land on a classic historic home that has been saved…

Live, Work, And Play in a Modern Architectural Gem And Preservation Award-Winning Tudor

By Karen Eubank / December 5, 2022 /

This iconic compound is the most exciting live-work-play property on the market in Dallas. It’s an extraordinary opportunity to land an architectural gem of a work-play space and a Preservation Dallas award-winning home. Talk about the best of both worlds! I’ve always loved the 4,569-square-foot studio photographer Manny Rodriguez built in West Oak Cliff just up from…