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.

Kessler Park Colonial With Thoughtful Renovations

By Karen Eubank / November 10, 2017 /

This Kessler Park colonial is precisely the sort of home people dream of finding when they decide to move to the rolling hills of Oak Cliff. It embodies all of the original 1935 New England charms but has undergone an extensive remodel, which means no work for you! Featured on the Oak Cliff Home Tour, it’s…

Phillip Carter Takes Frisco Custom Luxury Building to a New Level

By Karen Eubank / November 10, 2017 /

When I first laid eyes on this Frisco custom luxury spec home in the Hills of Kingswood at 4012 Starling Drive a few weeks ago, it was still in the final stages of construction. However, from the moment I entered until I left, I had to keep picking my jaw up off the ground. That…

Vickery Place Modern Tudor by LeComte Homes

By Karen Eubank / November 9, 2017 /

If you’re building a home in a conservation district, you have to cleverly combine classic style with current amenities. Our Inwood House of the Week is a Vickery Place modern Tudor at 5528 Vickery Boulevard by LeComte Homes, and it’s an excellent example of how builders are getting it right.

Historic Highland Park Gated Estate Offered For The First Time in a Century

By Karen Eubank / November 6, 2017 /

The opportunity to live on almost two acres in the heart of Highland Park seldom comes along because people tend to hang onto these large estates. Once in a great while, a large family property hits the market and some lucky buyer hits the jackpot. For the first time in over a century, the historic…

Midway Hollow Hill Country Contemporary Built With Family in Mind

By Karen Eubank / November 2, 2017 /

Our Inwood House of the Week is a charming Midway Hollow Hill Country Contemporary at 4040 Davila Drive built for Robert and Jennifer Black in 2008 by Herman Darden Custom Homes. The Blacks are Midway Hollow pioneers. They bought their first home in the neighborhood 13 years ago. “It was a 1948 ranch,” Jennifer said.…