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.
There are historic homes, and then there are very important historic homes. This Stick-style Victorian home in Peak’s Suburban Addition is one of our most important. “It’s the only one left, to my knowledge, in Dallas,” Jim Anderson said. Anderson should know. He was the Historic Preservation Officer for the City of Dallas for almost…
This 1937 Lakewood Georgian exemplifies why restorations and remodels of historic homes are replacing teardowns, preserving character and history. Preventing a historic home from demolition not only saves on material and energy waste but also supports a sustainable, low-carbon future, benefiting future generations. As the past president of the American Institute of Architects famously wrote,…
Renovation, restoration, reinvention, call it what you will, but there is a movement afoot. This 1971 California shed-style home proves something exciting is happening in Dallas — buyers are choosing to restore rather than demolish historic homes. I think it’s a generational change. Our younger buyers and investors are looking for character. They see potential…
When Rhonda and Fraser Marcus moved back to Dallas in 2009, they wanted a family home in Preston Hollow, close to great schools. It had to flow well for entertaining adults as well as kids. “This one was the perfect style and in the best location,” Rhonda said. And it still is! I’ve always said you…
This 1913 East Richardson Prairie home is one of those that give every preservationist hope. It proves there is a new generation of buyers who not only understand and appreciate a home’s history, they are also willing to roll up their sleeves and do the hard work of restoration. In 2022, Nikki Barringer wrote about…
