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.

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…

Rafter 28 is Both a Luxury Ranch And an Equestrian’s Dream

By Karen Eubank / April 6, 2020 /

Texas is full of ranches, but finding a luxury ranch estate like this one is rare. When it comes to equestrian properties, either the facilities are fantastic and the house leaves a lot to be desired, or it’s the opposite that is true. This one, cowboys and cowgirls, has it all. Don’t be surprised if…

Realtors Show Us Their Work from Home Style

By Karen Eubank / April 4, 2020 /

We’ve all hit the struggle is real stage of the work from home game. As we try to balance homeschooling, meal planning, and entertaining everyone in the house from toddlers to teenagers, there’s actual paid work we need to do, too. If you’ve never worked from home, other than to send the occasional email, this…