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.

Preston Hollow Contemporary Offers Resort-Style Living Without Leaving Home

By Karen Eubank / May 1, 2017 /

Are you looking for a dream vacation? Perhaps you long for the dulcet sounds of a waterfall or romantic dining al fresco? Maybe you’d like a massage after your sauna, then a wine tasting, and a private screening of a favorite film? Our Monday Morning Millionaire at 6331 Lupton Drive is a Preston Hollow contemporary…

This Hollywood Heights Tudor Even Impressed the Photographer

By Karen Eubank / April 29, 2017 /

As I drove down the street last week, my jaw dropped, and I grabbed the cell phone to call Dallas City Center Realtor Britt Lopez. I was stunned because this gorgeous, two-story Hollywood Heights Tudor at 522 Monte Vista has only had two owners since I moved here 27 years ago. It was both sad…

“Everything Can Have Rebirth” Says Decorator of Charming University Park Tudor

By Karen Eubank / April 27, 2017 /

  With the fervor for tearing down classic homes in the Park Cities right now, it was refreshing to find our Inwood House of the Week, a charming University Park Tudor not only intact, but also lovingly restored. What was even more refreshing was sitting down with the talented woman that saw the potential in 4111…

Enchanting Mediterranean Villa in the Heart of Turtle Creek

By Karen Eubank / April 24, 2017 /

It’s not often I come across a home where it’s hard to find enough superlatives to create a worthy description. Even the photographs of this Mediterranean villa, as gorgeous as they are, cannot begin to showcase the depth of beauty of this estate. When listing agent David Griffin said, “You have to see this one,” I…

Are Buyers Missing Great Deals As They Hunt For Hip-Pocket Listings?

By Karen Eubank / April 22, 2017 /

According to the The Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, last month there were 2.1 months of housing inventory in Dallas County. This figure might make a buyer panic and pressure their Realtor to find them hip-pocket listings. Is this smart? Are buyers overlooking great deals for those hip pockets? Let’s take a look at…