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.

Staging Tips: What’s in Your Stager’s Bag of Tricks?

By Karen Eubank / January 5, 2016 /

Stagers work their magic daily. They turn empty lifeless houses into beautiful showstoppers, edit occupied homes, advise on colors and updates, and help Realtors get homes sold. They do it with a lot of knowledge and a pretty big bag of tricks. Of course, they carry the usual measuring tapes, furniture sliders, tools, picture hooks,…

Nine Safety Tips for Sellers: Protect Your Home While It’s on The Market

By Karen Eubank / November 30, 2015 /

Putting your home on the market means a lot of people are going to tromp through your house looking at your stuff. Potential buyers will peek in your medicine cabinet, try to get a glimpse at the labels on your clothing and check out the invitations on your refrigerator. Your wall calendar and that pile…

Stunner of a Spanish-Style Bungalow in Hollywood Heights is Now For Rent

By Karen Eubank / October 23, 2015 /

          We’ve been telling you the apartment rental market is crazy in Dallas. Demand is going nowhere but up. However what’s it like if you are looking for a house to rent in a highly sought-after neighborhood? Hollywood Heights is hotter than hot right now. Finding a rental in the neighborhood is like looking…

Heaven in the Heights — Perfectly Restored Tudor Will Steal Your Heart

By Karen Eubank / July 17, 2015 /

There’s a little neighborhood nestled between Gaston and Abrams called Munger Place Heights, and the moment you wander in you’ll find a slice of heaven. Trees arch over the streets to intertwine, lawns are perfectly manicured, everyone hangs out on the front porch, and the neighbors not only know your name but they know your…

Once Upon a Tudor — Dines and Kraft on Westlake is Open on Father’s Day

By Karen Eubank / June 20, 2015 /

It’s not often you can snap up a flawless Dines and Kraft Tudor in Lakewood. One of my favorites hit the market this month and it’s a storybook charmer. Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate’s Henda Salmeron has 6914 Westlake Avenue listed for $999,000. A few years ago I was writing about cute laundry rooms — yes,…