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.

The Perfect Lower Greenville Cottage

By Karen Eubank / March 22, 2025 /

Lower Greenville is legendary in Dallas. When the Granada Theater opened in 1945, it served as an anchor for what would become a vibrant entertainment scene that has never stopped. The infamous St. Patrick’s Day parade was even held on this stretch of road from 1979 to 1987. It’s always been where you go to…

Dunhill Homes Cornerstone Series Makes Homebuying Easier

By Karen Eubank / March 17, 2025 /

Entering the real estate market today can be challenging, but Dunhill Homes’ new Cornerstone Series is making it much easier for first-time buyers. As a part of Dallas-based Winchester Carlisle Companies, one of the most trusted names in the real estate industry, Dunhill Homes has built over two thousand new homes across Texas over the…

This Forest Hills Midcentury Modern Head-Turner Is the Smartest Purchase Ever

By Karen Eubank / March 17, 2025 /

This 1960 Forest Hills Midcentury Modern started out pretty darned great. Then, it was updated and expanded by one of the best teams in the business, making it one of the best buys on the market. I’ve always maintained that the smartest real estate purchase anyone can make is to buy a home an architect…

This Midcentury Ju-Nel Is Ready For a Makeover

By Karen Eubank / March 15, 2025 /

Finding a Midcentury Modern Ju-Nel fixer-upper is rare, but John Angell of Paragon Realtors has one for you. I’d buy it for the staircase alone. So what makes a Ju-Nel home so special? Let’s take a little dive into history for our newcomers to Dallas. Ju-Nel Homes, Inc. was formed by Lyle Rowley and Jack…

This Winnetka Heights Craftsman Bungalow Is Credit to Brilliant Turn-of-the-Century Developer

By Karen Eubank / March 13, 2025 /

When we think about historic neighborhoods like Winnetka Heights, we don’t always consider or give enough credit to the developers. While we give great consideration to named architects, many developers are lost to time. That’s a shame, really, because the developers are the fellows who find the land, secure the financing, and come up with…