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.
Transformation requires vision. Most people will walk away from a home that needs any work or choose demolition because the thought of updating is overwhelming. And it absolutely is. However, the story of this Old World Tuscan’s transformation into a luxurious transitional estate will offer inspiration and create clarity that demolition of a perfectly good…
Seldom do you see the words Greenway Parks lease in the same sentence. Luxury home rentals are rare enough these days but finding one in this popular neighborhood is almost unheard of. Greenway Parks has about 300 homes that people seldom leave. Most sell by word of mouth or are passed down to family members.…
Historic preservation generally conjures up images of grand homes on Swiss Avenue or cool 1950s commercial buildings. Most people certainly do not think of cabins, yet that’s how Texans lived when this region was settled. Though time took its toll on the original structure, the 1800s Webb-Crownover cabin resurrection is considered so important it has…
Character has become popular again and it’s refreshing to see buyers fully embrace it. The fact that this French Creole-inspired home blew off the market is a testament to what our buyers want today. This beauty had multiple offers within two weeks and is under contract. That’s also a testament to the marketing prowess of…
It’s not surprising Prosper, Texas, has become one of the hottest places to buy a house in the state. What was once a simple railroad stop between Dallas and Sherman has become home to prominent athletes from the MLB and NFL. Although the town has grown, it still retains that friendly small-town feel. You also…
