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.

Friday Five Hundred: Walkable Dallas? It Exists in Preston Hollow

By Karen Eubank / February 17, 2012 /

“Location, location, location! This is one of the few places in Dallas with so much within walking distance!” said Jim Olvera, photographer extraordinaire. Say what? Olvera is a gentleman who has only lived in the most tasteful neighborhoods in Dallas and calls it like it is. He now lives one block south of our Friday…

The Element’s House: This Place is So Fancy, The House Even Has a Name. Plano, Yes PLANO Real Estate News

By Karen Eubank / January 23, 2012 /

 When a house comes with a name, you know it’s something special. George Harrison had Friar Park, Winston Churchill had Chequers, Cornelius Vanderbilt had The Breakers and of course Elvis had Graceland. Now, you can have “The Element’s House”. In, of all places, Plano! Imagine a contemporary castle, complete with moat, albeit not even ankle…

A Dallas House Love Story: Belle Nora A Sweet Sixteen Birthday Gift For East Dallas Man’s Daughter

By Karen Eubank / January 3, 2012 /

by Karen Eubank Well Khloe K, you sure blew it. Belle Nora has been purchased as a true love story twice, once for a man and his wife, the other a father for his daughter. Dave Anderson, one of our own East Dallasites, purchased the historic East Dallas mansion last week. Keller Williams wonder agent…

Friday Four Hundred Is Best Stocking Stuffer Ever: A Hutsell for the Holidays!

By Karen Eubank / December 23, 2011 /

Best. Christmas gift. Ever: a Hutsell for under $450,000! If you don’t know what a Hutsell is, shame on you. Architect Clifford Hutsell built homes that make Lakewood, well, Lakewood. When you see tile roofs, arches, eclectic detail and exterior stairs leading to second floor colorful balconies, you know you’re gazing at Dallas history. A lot…

We’re Letting the Cat Out of the Bag: Mid Century Madness is Rampant in University Manor. Dallas Real Estate News

By Karen Eubank / November 16, 2011 /

University Manor is one of those neighborhoods you stumble across and think to yourself, “Why has no one figured this out yet?” Well, I’m letting the cat out of the bag. This is one of the best places to buy a home in East Dallas. Tucked off of Northwest highway just before you get to…