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.

A True East Village Modernist From Alan Kagan And Josh Nimmo

By Karen Eubank / May 3, 2025 /

Ten years ago, Alan Kagan and Josh Nimmo were on the cutting edge of what would become an explosion of development in East Dallas. It was an exciting time for architects and developers, and this East Village Modernist they designed set the tone. For those of you who are not familiar with the area, it’s…

The Only Ju-Nel With A Coveted AIA Award

By Karen Eubank / May 2, 2025 /

There are certain homes that basically need to be kept on a watch list. At the top of that list are the exclusive Midcentury Modern designs, specifically those by Lyle Rowley and Jack Wilson, better known as Ju-Nel homes. This 1961 Ju-Nel in Eastwood Estates is poised to blow off the market by press time…

This Is One of the Most Architecturally Significant Historic Lakewood Spanish Eclectic Estate Homes 

By Karen Eubank / May 1, 2025 /

This is a rare opportunity to own an original Bertram C. Hill Lakewood Spanish Eclectic estate home built by the legendary Dines & Kraft team. It’s on the market for the first time in over 25 years. Dallas has sadly lost sight of the privacy an estate home provides. For far too long, lots have…

The Wild Blue Yonder Is Waiting For You in This Swoon-worthy Bluff Dale Modern Dogtrot House

By Karen Eubank / April 28, 2025 /

The overall impression of Texas is miles and miles of wild blue yonder. Yonder means out there, away from it all, as in, “Look yonder, and you’ll see the sunset.” Everywhere you look out from this modern dogtrot house, you see sunsets, sunrises, and miles and miles of wild blue yonder. This Bluff Dale modern…

Alex Perry Lists Another Double Digit Doozy in Old Preston Hollow

By Karen Eubank / April 28, 2025 /

Dallas loves the double digits! We may not be the Los Angeles real estate market yet, but we certainly have some exciting new homes on offer for those who can afford it. And Alex Perry’s latest listing at Sunnybrook Estates in Old Preston Hollow is as impressive as they come. Old Preston Hollow, the most…