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.
Can you imagine being able to enjoy White Rock Lake even when you can’t leave the house? As the leaves begin to fall, the spectacular lake views can be seen from five different rooms in this Lakewood contemporary. When builder Kyle Boettcher, the owner of One Eighty Group, saw a 1950s home perched on a…
Will a lover of 1960s architecture please step up and save this swinging midcentury pad? This home has only had three owners since it was built in 1966. The current family has been here since the ‘90s. You know that longevity is indicative of how well a house lives and serves its owners. Sure, it…
For those of you who did not have to suffer through Latin classes, a magnum opus means a great work. This Preston Hollow New Classical residence is definitely a great work. The one-acre estate hits the market today courtesy of Compass Realtor Jonathan Rosen, and it sets a new standard for luxury in Dallas. I’ve…
Alex and Carolyn Madrinkian had just moved to Dallas when they spotted this beautiful Highland Park Transitional Mediterranean spec by Byers Custom Homes. Alex, who has always had an eye for design, was keen to customize it. He took it from spec to spectacular! “I had a vision for the house,” Alex said. “We had…
This Munger Place American Four Square is such a lovely example of why buyers are attracted to the neighborhood. There are only five streets here, and many of the historic homes are sold off-market, as this one was in 2022. Marshall and Elizabeth Lawrence were living in Garland’s Firewheel neighborhood. They regularly visited friends in…
