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.
Smart people preserve historic homes like this Winnetka Heights American Foursquare for what should be blindingly obvious reasons. Preservation enriches our city by telling our story, giving it reference, and contributing to our culture. Neighborhoods that have been kept intact have charm and character. They also draw tourists and quite often filmmakers. There is no…
I don’t generally lead a feature with an outdoor photo, but this patio shot made me fall in love. I think it’s perfect for our incoming California buyers. They will feel right at home in this custom Santa Barbara Mediterranean. That single image shows me the character of this home in an instant. It’s inviting,…
Dallas is filled with leaders in all areas of the luxury industry from builders, and designers to architects and, of course, Realtors. I could not think of a better person to kick off our new Luxury Leaders column to discuss luxury buyers, than Compass Real Estate’s Becky Frey. After three decades in the industry, Becky’s…
If you love historic homes and buildings as much as we do, please note that January 29 is the deadline to nominate a project for the 2021 Historic Preservation awards. Nominations are being accepted for the following: Rehabilitation or Adaptive Use of a residential historic building Rehabilitation or Adaptive Use of a commercial, institutional, or…
As they say, everything is bigger in Texas. And if there is one thing Texas is known for, it’s enormous luxury estates. This week I’m bringing you one of the best. It’s a gorgeous Southlake luxury estate that entirely lives up to every expectation. George Grubbs, of the legendary Grubbs Automotive family, was gracious enough…
