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 Drake White Rock Lake is a welcome anomaly to the Dallas high-rise scene. Most people looking for a luxury condo lifestyle in Dallas will gravitate to the prominent places in Turtle Creek and Oak Lawn, but if you love the lake, this penthouse is the perfect location. And it’s for rent! This is a…
Nestled in the trees, immersed in nature, and embraced by light, this Northern Hills contemporary duplex is a three-story sanctuary. Perfectly positioned between the vibrant Knox-Henderson restaurant and retail scene and the serenity of Turtle Creek, this is a home that fulfills the most coveted feature in real estate — location. I cannot imagine a…
What happens when you spot a preservation-worthy building and know the owner is bent on demolition and utterly resistant to the idea of a landmark designation? Last week I broke down landmarking your residence. For commercial buildings, though? Well, that’s where it gets tricky. Developers in Dallas are not always homegrown, so they often don’t…
Leobardo Trevino started Park Royal Custom Homes because he’s a visionary who is passionate about transformation. He’s also a preservationist and loves a challenge. While you may not know the man, you will know his projects. His company, the Ricchi Group, is well known for ensuring long-neglected iconic buildings are reborn. Among his prominent…
I often spot a new listing and think, “Hmmm … I know that house, but it looks nothing like it did a few years ago.” Such is the case with this magnificent Preston Hollow Italian Renaissance mansion. It’s the same stunning 15,530 square feet of luxurious living with five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, five powder baths,…
