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.

This Adorable Oak Cliff Cottage Was Featured on the Annual Home Tour

By Karen Eubank / June 14, 2025 /

When your home is selected for a tour, that pretty much sums up the fact that you have a great house. However, when Tony Nuncio and Terrance Nichols spotted their Oak Cliff cottage, it was not in the best shape, and they were just a tad late in submitting their offer. You’d think this would…

If You Want a Historic Midcentury Modern Home, You’d Better Have a Great Realtor

By Karen Eubank / June 12, 2025 /

David Griffin & Co. Realtor Brandon Stewart listed this historic Midcentury Modern Ju-Nel at noon on Friday, June 6. By 3 p.m., he was already showing it, and by Saturday night, he had received an offer, with another on Sunday. That was immediately followed by five more potential buyers expressing interest. This lightning-fast pace is…

Check Out This Classic Midway Hollow Ranch Updated to Perfection

By Karen Eubank / June 10, 2025 /

The Ranch-style home is seeing an enormous revival today. Buyers long for one-level living but with an updated floor plan and, of course, all the bells and whistles. This classic Midway Hollow Ranch checks every box.  This 1955 classic features 2,100 square feet, three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and the all-important swimming pool…

This Montalba Mountaintop Luxury Retreat Must Be the Most Peaceful Place in Texas

By Karen Eubank / June 9, 2025 /

You know, when you get to your vacation spot, there’s that moment when you look out at the view, breathe deeply, and just exhale every care away? Well, you don’t have to wait for a vacation. On the Montalba mountaintop, you can have that feeling every single day. Montalba is located in Anderson County, approximately…

Janet Goldschmidt’s California Modern Takes Dallas Real Estate to a New Level 

By Karen Eubank / June 9, 2025 /

When uber-luxury stager George Bass texted me a photo of this magnificent California Modern mansion, he didn’t have to add any context. It was an IFKYK moment. I knew immediately it was a Janet Goldschmidt design.  Several years ago, I interviewed a handful of the top luxury Realtors, who all told me the same thing:…