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.

This East Kessler Renovation Turned a Great Home Into a High-Tech Haven

By Karen Eubank / October 17, 2022 /

We know everything boils down to location. When the owners found this East Kessler property in 2015, they knew it was the perfect spot for a dream home with every modern amenity that surely George Jetson would envy. They put in calls to architect Paul Dickel and builder Bart Gardner with Gardner Custom Homes and…

An Award-Winning Midcentury Modern Ju-Nel

By Karen Eubank / October 15, 2022 /

Finding a Midcentury Modern Ju-Nel is like looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack. You’d better have a great real estate agent!

This Move-In Ready Briarwood Custom Home by Martyn Hammer Has Every Amenity

By Karen Eubank / October 14, 2022 /

What do buyers want today? It’s simple but often hard to find. They want quality construction, a welcoming neighborhood, and a move-in-ready house. This Briarwood custom Home by Martyn Hammer checks every box. Can we just talk about Martyn Hammer for a minute? The man builds every home as if it were for his own family.  “Martyn…

Breast Cancer Survivor And Realtor Henda Salmeron is Enjoying Her Biggest Adventure Yet

By Karen Eubank / October 14, 2022 /

This story is about romance, challenges, adventures, a wedding, two people who were meant to find each other, and how your home is often the perfect place to seal your love. Henda Salmeron is, quite simply, a force of nature. While most of us know her as an award-winning broker with Dave Perry Miller, that’s…

Emily Larkin’s Fairytale Tudor Could be Our Favorite on The 46th Annual Lakewood Home Tour

By Karen Eubank / October 13, 2022 /

It was daunting to decide which home to feature out of the six incredible houses on the upcoming Lakewood Home Tour. They are all magnificent, and I don’t say that lightly. It’s truly a stellar tour this year. However, when I got a sneak peek at the fairytale Tudor owned by interior designer Emily Larkin…