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.

Texas Modern Farmhouse In the Heart Of Lakewood With Creek Views

By Karen Eubank / December 1, 2016 /

Lakewood just keeps getting better. Not only is it filled with iconic and historic homes, but the new construction we are seeing is simply some of the best in Dallas. Notably, our collective jaws dropped when we spotted 6726 Lake Circle Drive in the very heart of Lakewood.

A Break From The Usual, Highland Park Contemporary is a One-of-a-Kind Find

By Karen Eubank / November 28, 2016 /

We asked listing agent Shell Stegall how she’d describe her absolutely phenomenal $3.342 million Highland Park contemporary listing at 3800 Normandy Avenue. “It’s truly a one-of-a-kind house,” she said. It certainly made us stop and look!

Three Cheers for a Refreshed Ranch on Yosemite, With Mucho Surprises in the Back

By Karen Eubank / November 26, 2016 /

Nothing warms our hearts more than a Ranch-style home, especially a refreshed ranch. This all-American house style was popularized in the 1950’s, notably by architect Cliff May, and quickly became the iconic suburban home. The simple informal design captured the imaginations and suited the lifestyles of the post-war generation. What goes around, comes around and…

A New American Classic in Frisco

By Karen Eubank / November 23, 2016 /

  We know what you’re thinking. This stately, clean lined, New American Classic home at 3824 Newman Blvd. looks like a Highland Park house — but it’s in Frisco. It’s not what you expect, is it? So what is happening in Frisco? A lot.

Highland Park French Traditional Marketed by Hunter Dehn Meets Every Expectation

By Karen Eubank / November 21, 2016 /

There’s a certain expectation level when house hunting in the Park Cities. Buyers know beauty is a given, size is essential, and green features are increasingly important. This stately Highland Park new French traditional, at 3416 Drexel Drive, not only meets those expectations, it exceeds them. The 7,256-square-foot, three-story home is within walking distance of…