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.

An Adorable Oak Lawn Heights Tudor Cottage With a Pool!

By Karen Eubank / March 8, 2025 /

You need to see this 1928 Oak Lawn Heights Tudor today. It’s just about the cutest house I’ve seen in a month of Sundays. This little neighborhood has been gaining attention for some time now, and it’s with good cause. Although it’s considered the largest single-family neighborhood in Oak Lawn, it’s not very big. The neighborhood…

This Stevens Park Tudor Revival Is a Stunning Before and After Showplace

By Karen Eubank / March 6, 2025 /

This Stevens Park Tudor Revival has always been a showplace. Built-in 1940 on a half-acre lot with an unimpeded view of Stevens Park Golf Course, it was over 3,000 square feet at the time.  A bit of digging revealed it was the home of District Judge P. Oswin Chrisman for 18 years. When you find…

New Leaf Custom Homes Latest Pinterest-Worthy Project

By Karen Eubank / March 3, 2025 /

Aspirational and inspirational—those two words resonate deeply with homebuyers today, especially those in the luxury market. These two words also perfectly describe the latest project from New Leaf Custom Homes, which is actually a spec home. “Spec homes are our best marketing tool, Rylan Clark said.” Clark is the Director of Business Development for New…

Cedar Creek Lake Life is Back!

By Karen Eubank / March 1, 2025 /

This is a great time to start planning your summer lake life, and we’ve found a perfect home at the southern end of Cedar Creek Lake in Trinidad, Texas. Located between Corsicana and Athens, Trinidad is a little over an hour from Dallas, so lake life here is not just for weekends. Not only do…

The Lakewood Conservation District Expansion Passes Unanimously With an Amendment

By Karen Eubank / February 27, 2025 /

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…