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.

Loving a Peak’s Suburban Addition Prairie Back to Life

By Karen Eubank / September 8, 2022 /

Sometimes I can look at a house and just know there’s a great story behind it. This Peak’s Suburban Addition Prairie jumped off the page at me, and I have to hand it to the owner, Ryan Glenn, for not thinking I was some mad stalker. He graciously called me back after a plea on…

The Perry-Miller Streiff Group Dishes on The New Real Estate Market 

By Karen Eubank / September 7, 2022 /

We’ve become accustomed to a crazy real estate situation. For two years, it was almost as if you could mumble about selling in your sleep, and there would be a line of people outside the door at sunrise. When you can’t leave your house, much less go on a vacation, real estate is the one…

This Rare Two-Story Luxury High-Rise at Bleu Ciel Has Serious Celebrity Cred

By Karen Eubank / September 5, 2022 /

High-rise living is hotter than ever. It’s as if everyone has suddenly discovered the secret of an amenity-driven lock-and-leave lifestyle. We’ve featured some stunning condos over the years, but nothing as unique as this rare Bleu Ciel two-story high rise. This is no simple Bleu Ceil luxury apartment.  Bleu Ciel is a luxury high-rise building…

You Can Own One of The Most Important Hutsell Homes in Lakewood

By Karen Eubank / September 1, 2022 /

One of Lakewood’s most historic and architecturally significant homes is for sale. Legendary architect Clifford D. Hutsell built this Spanish Eclectic house in 1936 and only about 50 others in Lakewood from 1926 to 1941. This Spanish Eclectic at 6969 Lakewood Boulevard features the coveted extraordinary details that define his style. One of the most…

In Dallas, The Luxury High-Rise is Hot Again

By Karen Eubank / August 29, 2022 /

When I scrolled through Realtor.com last Friday, something jumped out at me. Two luxury apartments were available in two significant high-rise buildings, both over $5 million. You may not think this is unusual, but trust me, I know it’s unusual. Currently, there are 21 luxury condos over $2.1 million on the market, with the highest…