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.

Are You Eager for That Home Remodel? Stephan Sardone Says You Need to Get in Line

By Karen Eubank / June 19, 2022 /

That headline may sound rough, but it’s the reality. Stephan Sardone of Sardone | McLain broke it down for us recently and offered some sage advice for those of you contemplating a remodel this year. What don’t people understand about the state of the remodeling industry right now? Stephan Sardone: We did not just press pause…

Scott Noblett’s Big Three: Compassion, Dedication, and Reliability

By Karen Eubank / June 17, 2022 /

Scott Noblett got into real estate to serve. After a great career in the corporate world, he’d seen it all and had a blast working with major companies. But when he reached a place where he could take a risk and plot a destination, he planted his feet firmly in residential real estate with an…

A Rare East Kessler Art Deco Gem With Ties to Lee Harvey Oswald’s Killer, Jack Ruby

By Karen Eubank / June 16, 2022 /

The real beauty of a home is not just in the architecture; it’s in the story. If only the walls of this East Kessler Distinctive Art Deco gem could speak! It was built in 1939 by Maurice Peterman of Peterman Brothers, an architect we don’t hear much about because he was generally involved in larger…

A Coppell Custom Home on Five Majestic Acres

By Karen Eubank / June 14, 2022 /

Land has become the buzzword lately. People want the privacy and flexibility that a home on a sizable lot provides. Today, we have a perfect example in this Coppell custom home that sits on five acres with a stocked pond. And from what I know, you can have a horse — or two or three!…

Inspiration And Vision Created an Andalusian Oasis

By Karen Eubank / June 13, 2022 /

Only two things make a home truly great: Inspiration and vision. This Andalusian oasis has precisely the right balance of both. Briggs Freeman Realtors LeeLee Gioia and Anne Goyer nailed it when they described this home as an Andalusian oasis. “It was inspired by the Southern Spanish region of Andalusia,” Gioia said. “The previous owners…