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.

The Best Tips For Winter Pool Maintenance

By Karen Eubank / December 14, 2021 /

By Duke Loper of Hobert Pools & Spas The warm, beautiful, and fun summer days have slowly faded away, leaving you with chillier weather and a lot less pool usage. You shouldn’t overlook your pool just because you aren’t using it as much, as it still needs your attention.  While you may not need to…

This Listing Shows Exactly Why Victor Vo is The King of Castle Hills

By Karen Eubank / December 14, 2021 /

RE/MAX DFW Associates Realtor Victor Vo is so sold on Castle Hills that he lives here! Vo has been selling houses here and has served on the Castle Hills Advisory Board since the neighborhood opened in 1998. That’s the sort of insider knowledge buyers appreciate, and his latest listing is an excellent example of why…

A Remodeling Reality Check With Sardone Construction

By Karen Eubank / December 13, 2021 /

Few professionals will give you a remodeling reality check, which is why we admire Stephan Sardone of Sardone Construction so much. He will graciously lead you out of the dark forest of indecision, assumption, and unreasonable expectations into the bright clearing of a reality you can embrace and enjoy for years to come! That can…

This Vaquero Mediterranean is Fit For ‘Selling Sunset’

By Karen Eubank / December 13, 2021 /

If the ladies on Selling Sunset had the opportunity to list this Vaquero Mediterranean mansion, the nails would be out!  For those of you that have not indulged, Selling Sunset, the Netflix luxury real estate series, is like the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills meets Million Dollar Listing. It’s filled with girl drama, but it…

David Griffin Realtor Lori Ericsson Proves That ‘Horse Sense’ is a Valuable Trait

By Karen Eubank / December 10, 2021 /

Horse-sense is a phrase born in England and refined in 1870s New York. It applies to the intellectual ability of those who exceed others in practical wisdom. In other words, Realtors! There is quite simply no other profession that requires more horse sense. David Griffin & Company‘s Lori Ericsson is an excellent example of a…