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 La Réunion Symposium Offers Insight Into How a French Colony Began in Dallas

By Karen Eubank / September 26, 2024 /

Once upon a time, a group of French, Belgian, and Swiss men and women dreamed of a utopian society. They believed in socialism and the principles of Charles Fourier, who said, “Women are not like men and never will be; they are, however, equally great in their own way and should have equal rights.” They…

Hayes Signature Homes Luxury Spec is All That and More

By Karen Eubank / September 23, 2024 /

Seldom do you find a luxury spec home that looks like it was designed for a sophisticated custom client. But that’s exactly what Hayes Signature Homes has recently completed in Preston Hollow. As I was considering what to bring you today, the price obviously caught my eye, but as I scrolled through photos, it struck…

A Rare Opportunity to Own an Airplane Bungalow in the L.O. Daniel Neighborhood

By Karen Eubank / September 21, 2024 /

Once in a while, an adorable Airplane Bungalow hits the market, like this completely updated charmer on Waverly Drive in the L.O. Daniel neighborhood. L.O. Daniel does not have the same name recognition as Kessler Park, Bishop Arts, or Winnetka Heights, however, this small neighborhood is certainly no less charming. Beautiful historic Craftsman, Prairie, and…

Horsepower and Luxury Living: Join The Haven Team and CandysDirt for This Exclusive Event

By Karen Eubank / September 20, 2024 /

Paradise Ranch exemplifies why everything is bigger and better in Texas. In 14 years of writing about luxury homes, we’ve never seen anything like it. That’s why publisher Candy Evans has invited all our fabulous readers to see this amazing estate next week in McKinney. Join Holly and Andi Haven of the Haven Home Team for…

Broker’s Open is Sept. 24 at a Luxury Lake Home in the Shores in Lakewood Village

By Karen Eubank / September 17, 2024 /

If you are looking for a little slice of paradise, you’ve found it. Beautifully positioned on the shores of Lewisville Lake in the exclusive Shores Estate section lies the loveliest and most recognizable luxury lake home you’ve ever seen. “Everyone knows this home,” Ebby Halliday-Frisco Realtor Judi Wright said. A metal cupola with a captain’s…