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.
You know I’m always on the lookout for cute houses like this Junius Heights Craftsman that also have income potential. That’s because achieving home ownership is no easy task these days. Having a garage apartment, back house, or even a spare bedroom with a private entrance can make the difference between owning and renting. It…
The Rachofsky House on Preston Road is the most well-known modern home in Dallas. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier in 1996, the hybrid home and museum was the most talked-about property in Dallas for years. No one had really seen anything like it, well, at least not in Dallas. Although it has been…
In an exciting win for historic preservation, the Scott-Barker House in Melissa, Collin County, Texas —a Registered Texas Historic Landmark and the oldest surviving structure in Melissa —has been rescued from the wrecking ball by a private citizen. Lillie Miller, founder and president of the Melissa Historical Society, and a board member with the Collin County…
One of the most important things a seller can do is listen to their Realtor. I cannot emphasize this enough, especially when you have a significant luxury property like this gorgeous Preston Hollow Mediterranean mansion. Candy wrote about it in 2014, calling it one of the most beautiful homes in Dallas. It’s even better now,…
The love Dallas has for the midcentury home knows no bounds. Some people completely modernize them, and some recreate a total 1950s vibe. Then there are those owners who are born with an eye for design and a sense of whimsy who create a home that’s an experience. That would be Cindy and Jeff Maya.…
