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.

You Can Rope this Ranch With a Walt Garrison Connection: Now an Exquisite Equestrian Estate

By Karen Eubank / April 18, 2022 /

Update 5/1/22: at CandysDirt.com, we go to great lengths to make certain our information is accurate and factual. We rely on public records, but also on information from real estate agents, who are our primary sources. After publication of this story, we were notified that though it had a Walt Garrison connection, Walt Garrison actually…

Joey Stanbery Has Found His Fit with RE/MAX DFW Associates Frisco Starwood

By Karen Eubank / April 12, 2022 /

Joey Stanbery is a man on the move, and he’s moving in all the right directions. After years in youth ministry, he moved into real estate. He makes his vision come to life daily by relying on his foundation in faith and his belief that behavior that is recognized and rewarded is often repeated. He’s…

Bart Thrasher Always Finds the Right Fit

By Karen Eubank / April 11, 2022 /

Bart Thrasher is a problem-solver. Whether it’s repairing the window sash on a historic home, finding the right note for a song, or the perfect home for his real estate clients, he’ll figure it out. Bart grew up in Oak Cliff. He had quite the journey to his real estate career, but it’s evident from…

A Bud Oglesby Bluffview Contemporary Estate Has Been Beautifully Reimagined

By Karen Eubank / April 11, 2022 /

I did a double-take on this Bluffview contemporary estate originally designed by Bud Oglesby because it has undergone such a stunning transformation since I last saw it. I was asked to consult on this property as a stager in 2005. I remember it being inspirational at the time, but it has now surpassed anything I…

The Eagle Apartments: An Example of Historic Properties That Make Sense Today

By Karen Eubank / April 7, 2022 /

When I saw a unit available at the Eagle Apartments, my heart skipped a beat. This is exactly where I’d have lived in my younger years. It has that perfect combination of history and urban lifestyle I’ve always loved. It’s an example of how a historic building can still beautifully serve its original purpose.  The…