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.
One of the best-known homes in Dallas is back on the market after an extensive addition and remodel. The French Normandy-style Lakewood castle known as Château des Grotteaux was built in 1929 by Edwin Cox as a spec home. It was purchased before completion by former mayor and civic leader R.L. Thornton after he saw…
Yes, that’s a play on words, so keep reading for the big reveal on this historic Bishop Arts duplex. I’ll make sure to give you some hints along the way. First things first, I’m always on the lookout for affordable housing options for our readers. In my view, purchasing a duplex is a savvy way…
Can you imagine being able to enjoy White Rock Lake even when you can’t leave the house? As the leaves begin to fall, the spectacular lake views can be seen from five different rooms in this Lakewood contemporary. When builder Kyle Boettcher, the owner of One Eighty Group, saw a 1950s home perched on a…
Will a lover of 1960s architecture please step up and save this swinging midcentury pad? This home has only had three owners since it was built in 1966. The current family has been here since the ‘90s. You know that longevity is indicative of how well a house lives and serves its owners. Sure, it…
For those of you who did not have to suffer through Latin classes, a magnum opus means a great work. This Preston Hollow New Classical residence is definitely a great work. The one-acre estate hits the market today courtesy of Compass Realtor Jonathan Rosen, and it sets a new standard for luxury in Dallas. I’ve…
