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.

Mark Molthan’s Modern Italian Renaissance Sails Off the Market

By Karen Eubank / February 22, 2018 /

The luxury housing market in Dallas is hotter than a pistol. According to the 2017 Texas Luxury Home Sales Report released by the Texas Association of Realtors, luxury home sales jumped almost 20 percent in 2017 with a total sales dollar volume of 7.5 billion. From October 2016 to November 2017, Texas luxury home sales jumped…

Highland Park Colonial Revival With a Surprise at the Top

By Karen Eubank / February 19, 2018 /

When I think of a Highland Park Colonial Revival home, the words that come to mind are traditional, stately, classic, and gracious. The Colonial Revival has been and continues to be the most popular style in America. You’ll see it reimagined and reinvented by some of the best architects and builders in the country because…

Magnificently Remodeled M Streets Tudor

By Karen Eubank / February 17, 2018 /

What happens when you combine skill, knowledge, style, and taste? This 1931 M Streets Tudor at 5455 Monticello Avenue is the answer. It’s another case of don’t judge a book by its cover and another lesson in remodeling. Do it correctly, and you’ll have a house that is going to fly off the market.

Lakewood Ranch Offers Park Views Just Steps From White Rock Lake

By Karen Eubank / February 15, 2018 /

Our Inwood Home of the Week at 7244 Westlake Avenue is a completely remodeled Lakewood ranch that offers sought-after one-story living, park views, and is a literal hop, skip, and jump to White Rock Lake.

Highland Park Luxury Mediterranean in a Coveted Location

By Karen Eubank / February 12, 2018 /

I have, and always will maintain, that the two most-coveted streets in the Park Cities are Beverly Drive and Armstrong Parkway. Imagine my delight in finding this Highland Park luxury Mediterranean on the corner of these two sought-after streets! When you imagine a home on Beverly Drive, what comes to mind is luxury, of course,…