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 Most Glamorous Penthouse in Dallas

By Karen Eubank / January 27, 2025 /

In 2018, I had the privilege of touring Nancy Chandler’s glamorous penthouse. Nothing could have prepared me for what I was about to see. It was like stepping into a fantasy, and to fully appreciate this fantasy, you need the back story. Chandler was a legendary philanthropist and socialite, best remembered for rounding up her…

Designer Javier Burkle’s Cute Oak Lawn Heights Cottage Just Hit The Market

By Karen Eubank / January 25, 2025 /

The awning on this adorable Oak Lawn Heights cottage was the first hint that this house was something special. You never see an awning on a 1940s cottage, nor custom ironwork. So, once I saw that first image, I scrolled on. By the fourth photo, I was sold, and you should be too! I always…

A Hip Historic Home? This Munger Place Prairie Busts a Few Preservation Myths

By Karen Eubank / January 23, 2025 /

This 1912 Munger Place Prairie busts all the myths about living in a historic home. So many people think it must be like living in a museum, or they think there will be enormous maintenance costs. Then there is an absurd misconception that you cannot touch the interior of these homes and the truly crazy…

Allie Beth Allman’s Kerri Goldfarb Is on Our List of Ones to Watch!

By Karen Eubank / January 21, 2025 /

Kerri Goldfarb brings an amazing amount of relevant experience into her burgeoning real estate career. Her depth of knowledge and expertise in everything from neighborhoods to remodeling and finish-out is extraordinary. That’s why we think you need to keep your eye on her! Goldfarb is a native Dallasite, which is always an asset in our…

I’ll Take Luxury Real Estate For $23 Million!

By Karen Eubank / January 20, 2025 /

Don’t you think luxury real estate should be a Jeopardy category? It would be easy to win if you’re one of our regular CandysDirt.com readers because we try to get you all the dirt! So, when Allie Beth Allman’s Rachel Trowbridge sent over an invite to preview her new listing, a multimillion-dollar gated estate on…