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.
Judy and Bill Cummings love a big project. They restored two homes while living in the Houston Heights Historic District. When they moved to Dallas to be close to their daughters, they found a 1924 Winnetka Heights Prairie Foursquare in sad shape. You guessed it, this was their next big project! Built in 1916…
Something spectacular is happening in Highland Park at the corner of Armstrong Parkway and Arcady. Avida Custom Homes is building an exceptional 8,643-square-foot, six-bedroom, eight-bathroom Modern Mediterranean with design features that will make your heart skip a beat. That’s not surprising, however. Avida is a family-operated custom home building company helmed by David and Rozie…
Forget typical luxury homes. Today’s finest real estate blurs the line between residence and resort. This Strait Lane contemporary just hit the market and is poised to set the standard for future luxe construction. I was tipped off about this home by luxury stager George Bass. When he called me a few months ago, he…
This is just about the cutest Kessler Highlands Tudor cottage I’ve seen in a very long time. It’s beautifully maintained, updated, and move-in ready. It was just listed a few days ago, and I expect it to fly off the market. Because it’s located in a conservation district, you have a cohesive neighborhood of bungalows,…