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.

Monday Morning Millionaire: Lakewood Tudor is a Rare Opportunity to Own a Grand Original

By Karen Eubank / February 22, 2016 /

One of the most beautiful Tudor homes in Lakewood just hit the market Friday. If you’ve ever lusted after one of these gorgeous original houses, this is a rare opportunity to own a grand 1927 beauty that has all the classic elements intact. Nancy Johnson of Dave Perry-Miller & Associates has listed 6907 Lakewood Blvd.…

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Friday Five Hundred: Hollywood Santa Monica Tudor Gets Subtle Makeover With Smashing Results

By Karen Eubank / February 19, 2016 /

When I saw this charming 1938 Hollywood Santa Monica Tudor, I didn’t even recognize it as the same adorable cottage, at 6804 Vivian Avenue, that I’d written about three years ago. I couldn’t put my finger on why I failed to remember it, as the prominent leaded window with stained glass accents is such a…

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Barrow Durrett’s Latest Preston Hollow Custom Home Masterpiece

By Karen Eubank / February 18, 2016 /

Let’s face it, Barrow Durrett knows what appeals to Dallas buyers. Their latest custom home at 6335 Pemberton Drive, designed by Fusch Architects, ticks every box and then some. They consistently build properties that hit the mark, not only in construction and style, but also in finish-out and amenities. Any builder that has the foresight to…

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Ready to Sell Your Home? Karen Eubank Offers 5 Tips to Declutter on the Double

By Karen Eubank / February 16, 2016 /

Getting ready to sell your house can be overwhelming. The first word your Realtor is going to mention is “declutter.” Then the stager will come in and remark that items need to be stored because it’s hard to see the gorgeous architectural details with your beautiful furniture blocking the columns and impeding the view. What…

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Rich Rambling Tuscan Estate on White Rock Lake Hosts USA Networks’ “Queen of the South”

By Karen Eubank / February 15, 2016 /

Why move to Italy and spend years restoring a crumbling farmhouse when you can have your own Tuscan village (yes, village!) minutes from downtown Dallas? We watched in awe as 4636 Chapel Hill Road was being built back in 2006. It just kept growing into what seemed to be much more than a grand house…

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