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.

Forest Hills Remodel Offers a New Vision of The Modern Ranch

By Karen Eubank / April 13, 2020 /

Jacob Moss had a new vision for a modern ranch home. It’s not what you’d expect. He wasn’t interested in tearing anything down and building new, or in creating a huge footprint. With four children, he wanted a communal outdoor space. And boy, did he get it. “We love a big backyard,” Moss said. “You…

Backyard DIY Projects To Keep the Kids Happy

By Karen Eubank / April 12, 2020 /

If the kids are driving you crazy inside, it’s time to get started on some fun DIY projects outside. We scoured sources to bring you some clever DIY projects that will let you enjoy some sunshine outside and keep your kids busy and happy. Backyard garden Step one, try a backyard garden with vegetable seeds…

This Devonshire American Traditional is a Hot Lease

By Karen Eubank / April 11, 2020 /

We are very excited about this American traditional in Devonshire. You know how fast luxury rental property moves in Dallas. When you see something, say something — like “Where’s the contract, I’m ready to sign!” While you can find some choice among high-rise luxury leases, the market tightens up considerably on single-family residences in great…

Lakewood Theater Wins Big Again In Preservation Achievement Awards

By Karen Eubank / April 9, 2020 /

The winners of the 2020 Preservation Achievement Awards from Preservation Dallas were announced recently, and there’s one especially important recipient — the Lakewood Theater. These awards are significant because they highlight contributions not only to residential and commercial projects but also to individuals and organizations. Seventeen projects received awards this year. I’m going to highlight…

Take Better Videos With These Top Tips From The Pros

By Karen Eubank / April 8, 2020 /

I’m betting you hate how you look on video. It’s not surprising. We’ve all been thrown into the deep end of the at-home video pool, and boy, are we treading water. So why not get a few tips from the experts? We talked about basic technology last month. Its evident people are overwhelmingly using both…