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.

Staging Naked: Karen Eubank Explains The Ins and Outs of Staging a Vacant Property

By Karen Eubank / October 10, 2014 /

One of the most requested home selling services is staging a vacant property, what I call a “naked” listing. Every day, Realtors call asking for a ballpark figure to stage a vacant house, followed by, “Can you install tomorrow?”

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Outside the Frame: When Shooting Interiors, Sean Gallagher Says Waiting for the Right Light is Crucial

By Karen Eubank / September 18, 2013 /

(Editor’s Note: This is the fifth installment of our “Outside the Frame” series that offers the insights of Dallas’ leading real estate photographers on subjects that are both important and often controversial in the industry. Check out our first, second, and third, and fourth, installments for more.) Sean Gallagher shoots mostly high-end properties, but his passion for photography knows no…

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Realtors Are Getting App Happy With New Tools For Laptop and Mobile

By Karen Eubank / September 10, 2013 /

Xplode Dallas was just last Friday, and the epic Texas Realtors Conference continues until tomorrow, so let’s take a look at some of the top apps for agents featured in both Xplode and Inman News’ Agent Reboot At Agent Reboot, agents got the dish on these great apps for all users, not just mobile. We’ll…

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Outside the Frame: Listing Photos Give a Valuable First Impression, Says First Showing Photography

By Karen Eubank / August 23, 2013 /

(Editor’s Note: This is the fourth and final installment of our “Outside the Frame” series that offers the insights of Dallas’ leading real estate photographers on subjects that are both important and often controversial in the industry. Check out our first, second, and third installments for more.)

Today we chat with Jason of First Showing Photography, who feels that professional photography makes a first impression that sticks with buyers regardless of how a home shows. So why can’t professional photographers manage to charge more for their services? Find out this and more with our final installment of “Outside the Frame” after the jump.

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Outside the Frame: Evan Godwin of Chateau Shooters Explains Why Hiring a Pro is a No Brainer

By Karen Eubank / August 22, 2013 /

(Editor’s Note: This is the third installment of our “Outside the Frame” series that offers the insights of Dallas’ leading real estate photographers on subjects that are both important and often controversial in the industry. Check out our first and second installments for more.

Today we are chatting with Evan Godwin, founder of Chateau Shooters. For Evan, hiring a professional photographer is a no-brainer, but he explains in detail why his company provides a valuable service even in a hot market.

Read on for more, and stay tuned tomorrow for our final interview in our “Outside the Frame” series.

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