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.

In Today’s Market, Updates And Staging Are In, Concessions Are Out

By Karen Eubank / June 7, 2019 /

Almost daily, there is an article on how updates and staging are necessities when marketing your home. So why aren’t sellers doing just that? Maybe they don’t know the right updates to make, or what provides the best returns on investment. They may not have the right resources or contacts. There’s always the belief it’s…

French Eclectic Manor By Mark Molthan’s Platinum Series Homes Shows What Luxury Buyers Should Expect

By Karen Eubank / June 6, 2019 /

The standards for luxury home building in Dallas are quite simply the best in the nation. This French Eclectic manor house is an excellent example of what luxury buyers expect. Of course, it’s a Mark Molthan home. Mark Molthan’s Platinum Series Homes , a CandysDirt.com Approved Builder, continually exceed luxury building standards. If you can snag…

Perfect Timing Brought This Luxurious Santa Barbara Transitional To Life

By Karen Eubank / June 3, 2019 /

When you have the right team, every detail of a house turns out flawless. That’s the case with our Monday Morning Millionaire, a Santa Barbara transitional with all the “wow” factors. This gorgeous home at 6206 Desco Drive began as spec construction by CandysDirt.com Approved luxury builder Faulkner Perrin Custom Homes and David Stocker, principal…

Hip Pocket Iconic Italian Renaissance Villa on Armstrong Parkway

By Karen Eubank / May 27, 2019 /

Some homes come up for sale only once in a generation. Sometimes in two or three generations. This iconic Italian Renaissance Villa is one of them. This property has been in the hands of the same family for 80 years. You’re in for something special. I love nothing more than getting you Insider Dirt and…

An English Country Tudor Manor in Highland Park With An Incredible History

By Karen Eubank / May 20, 2019 /

When you think about the perfect English country Tudor manor, it’s filled with beamed ceilings, stone walls, beautiful hardwood floors, antiques, lovely wallpaper, and gardens — miles and miles of gardens. These elegant, stately homes are few and far between in Dallas, so I’m beyond thrilled to let you know that for the first time…