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.

Mount Auburn is Attracting Big Bold Homes and Urban Pioneers

By Karen Eubank / March 29, 2018 /

Gentrification is washing over Dallas like a wave. Neighborhoods that were once working class and affordable are vanishing faster than you can say “tear down.” One such neighborhood is directly behind me, so it has hit home (literally) in a big way. I have lived on Valencia Street in Hollywood Heights since 1990 and the Mount…

The Stunning Transformation of a Highland Park French Transitional

By Karen Eubank / March 26, 2018 /

Our Monday Morning Millionaire at 4430 Bordeaux Avenue is a three-story Highland Park French transitional that has been thoroughly transformed. This elegant renovation is primarily due to the vision and considerable talents of owner Cindy Musgrove.

Historic Highland Park Neoclassical Mansion Designed by Hal Thomson

By Karen Eubank / March 19, 2018 /

We are over the moon with excitement because this gorgeous historic Highland Park neoclassical mansion at 3800 Beverly Drive is back on the market and was just listed by Compass Real Estate’s Jonathan Rosen. It’s one of our favorite homes in Dallas.

Lakewood’s Modern Industrial Tree House is the Very Best Nest

By Karen Eubank / March 15, 2018 /

Do you remember P.D Eastman’s The Best Nest? Mr. Bird sang, “In all the world my nest is best!” That’s how we feel about our Inwood Home of the Week, a dramatic modern industrial home overlooking White Rock Creek. It has an unexpected look for Lakewood, and the most exciting blend of materials we’ve seen…

The Muse Italian Renaissance Revival is Back!

By Karen Eubank / March 12, 2018 /

When you feature luxurious multi-million-dollar homes each week over the course of several years, once in a while, they come back on the market. Rarely, but it happens, and this is one such instance. This Italian Renaissance Revival has only had three owners, and it’s a perfect home in a perfect location. The one-of-a-kind property…