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.

Enjoy a Year-Round Vacation in this Downs of Hillcrest Contemporary

By Karen Eubank / April 5, 2018 /

Dallas has a lot of fabulous homes in neighborhoods that you’ll never find without the knowledge of an experienced Realtor. Our Inwood Home of the Week at 23 Ryddington Place is an excellent example of one of those hidden gems. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate listing agent Megan Stern just put this Downs of Hillcrest contemporary…

Highland Park’s Historic Colonial Revival: The Happy Yellow House

By Karen Eubank / April 2, 2018 /

The happy yellow house in Highland Park at 3608 Drexel Drive is for sale! This historic Colonial Revival is one of those homes that makes you smile. Built for A. H. Davidson in 1928, it has been lovingly cared for and updated with respect to the classic features that only comes with history.

Contemporary Modern Goes From Shagadelic to Chic

By Karen Eubank / March 29, 2018 /

  Just when we think we’ve seen it all, along comes our Inwood Home of the Week at 6930 Brookshire Drive. It’s a sleek contemporary modern with an exaggerated pitch roof, built in 1973. We’ve included some of the before photos so you can appreciate the original shagadelic décor.

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.