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.
We hear complaints about new construction daily. Readers bring up the fact that most new homes are built with zero consideration for the character and style of the neighborhood. That’s not the case with this striking East Dallas Craftsman. I honestly had to do a double-take when I saw this home. At first glance it…
When the beautiful 1916 Beaux Arts Cox mansion, one of the most architecturally significant residences in Dallas, was demolished on August 23, social media erupted. WTF? Why would anyone do this? The question remains because billionaire owner Andy Beal doesn’t often talk to the press and frankly owes no one an explanation. After spending months…
We mention Preservation Dallas a lot, but it struck me that plenty of our readers, especially our newcomers, are completely unaware of this nonprofit, what it accomplishes, and why we should all support it. While every state has a State Historic Preservation Office, not every major city in America has a local preservation organization, and…
Sentinel Title isn’t your typical title company. While others focus solely on clearing titles and offering insurance and closing services, Sentinel works with real estate agents, buyers, sellers, and mortgage lenders, providing an exceptional range of services that set it apart from the competition. Sentinel was formed in 2016 by friends who are real estate…
Never judge a book by its cover, and never judge a house by its facade. What lies inside the subtle exterior of a home, much like the plain book cover, will generally blow your mind. This Hal Anderson Preston Hollow jewel box is a great example. Anderson was a homebuilder and developer who started the spec…
