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.
Following a three-year fight by residents seeking conservation protection against teardowns, the Dallas City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve the expansion of the Lakewood Conservation District District with an amended map excluding a few properties. Council member Paula Blackmon moved to amend the already redrawn map by removing a connecting section from Copperfield…
The Crespi Estate, one of the most prestigious properties in America, and the most significant estate in Dallas is, once again, for sale. But this time, three of the original Crespi Estate land parcels can go with it. In 1938, Italian Count Pio Crespi and his wife Florence Crespi hired Swiss architect Maurice Fatio to…
Preservation Dallas begins a new series of In-Town Outings next week with a tour and presentation on the history and design of the 1913 Scottish Rite Cathedral, a Neo-Classical Revival designed by Hubbell and Greene Architects of Dallas. You have probably noticed this impressive landmark building on Harwood making your way downtown or heading to…
Lake Forest is hot for so many reasons! Number one is that it is a guard-gated neighborhood. Let’s remember California newcomers are snatching up properties in Dallas’s secure communities, which are extremely scarce. These neighborhoods are more prolific in California, and Dallas has not yet caught up, so our existing gated communities are highly sought-after.…
Luxury real estate in Dallas is one of the most sought-after markets in the country. Our only challenge is providing enough of these ultra-luxury homes for our high-net-worth buyers. As of Feb. 24, there were only four single-family homes over $20 million on the market. Fortunately, Compass Realtor Jonathan Rosen has just listed another one…
