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.
Neighborhoods like Hackberry Creek always remind me of growing up on military bases, which were undoubtedly the first gated community concept. Security was a given, and so was a great lifestyle. If you’ve ever lived in a gated community, it’s always the first choice. If you have not lived in one, trust me, you want…
While not every home can be historic, the best new builds take notes from those that are. When this Park Cities’ new traditional popped onto the market Thursday I did a double-take. At first, I thought it was a restoration, but no, it was completed in 2017. I was intrigued because most new builds of…
Restoring a historic home is a laudable task. Doing it well is worth celebrating. That’s what we love about his particular restoration in Munger Place. This 1921 classic Craftsman is one of the best stories of restoration there is. In 2019, our own Joshua Baethge told us about Tam Pham’s Steel Toe Stiletto firm, which…
Everyone has a different path that has led them into the wild and crazy real estate roller coaster. David Collier is the epitome of a Renaissance man and had quite a ride before landing at David Griffin and Company. Candys Dirt: You’re a Dallas native! David Collier: Yes, I was born in Casa View and went…
When you write a weekly luxury real estate column for years, there is an expectation level — not just from me and what I want to spend time showcasing but especially from our readers and potential buyers — about what constitutes a newsworthy luxury property. Let’s start the new year off right with a little…
