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.

Head to Reno in Parker County For a Custom Home on More Than 17 acres

By Karen Eubank / February 13, 2024 /

There has never been a time when having a home with land was more desirable, and this custom home in Reno, Texas, fits the bill beautifully. The image of Texas is one of wide open spaces, and our newcomers are especially interested in owning a property that offers more privacy than a typical suburban home.…

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Pine Mountain Ranch: The Texas Luxury Ranch You Want to Own

By Karen Eubank / February 12, 2024 /

When James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, and Rock Hudson lit up the big screen in the epic family saga Giant, the world was introduced to the allure of the Texas luxury ranch. In reality, the home in Giant was simply a façade with two sides. Still, we were mesmerized. The film and TV industry has continued…

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Kimberly Ashmore Just Listed a European Manor House That Will Knock Your Socks Off

By Karen Eubank / February 5, 2024 /

This European Manor House caught my attention for several reasons. It’s stunning. It’s also on almost half an acre, and it’s in Highland Park. But of course, there’s more — like this red hot bar! When you see a home of this size, almost 8,700 square feet and built in the late 1980s, you could…

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Michelle Nussbaumer Turns a Historic Westlake Tudor Into a Jewel Box of Color and Charm

By Karen Eubank / February 1, 2024 /

For anyone who thinks a historic home cannot be cool, think again. Just peek inside this classic Westlake Tudor in Lakewood. Interior design icon Michelle Nussbaumer took it to an entirely new level and it shows a historic home can be truly hip. Nussbaumer, for our newcomers, is legendary in the global design world and…

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This Argyle Luxury Retreat on More Than 17 Acres Has Everything You Want — Plus an Ag Exemption

By Karen Eubank / January 29, 2024 /

It never fails to amaze me how much bang you get for your buck in under an hour’s drive from Dallas. If you have $5 million to spend, sure, you can find a house in the Park Cities — on just over a quarter of an acre. Or, you can drive about 45 minutes from…

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