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.

Patrick Mahomes! How About a Vaquero Upgrade So Taylor Swift Can Visit in Peace?

By Karen Eubank / August 5, 2024 /

When you win your second Super Bowl it’s time to level-up the real estate portfolio. We already know Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes loves Vaquero. The Texas native purchased a home here in 2020 and it’s lovely, but it’s time to go beyond lovely to real estate that truly befits your place in the…

The Most Adorable West Kessler Cottage With a Custom Chicken Coop

By Karen Eubank / August 3, 2024 /

When this adorable West Kessler cottage was listed for sale in 1941, the advertisement in The Dallas Morning News read: “Owner Gone to Georgia. Said to sell his attractive two-bedroom home at 726 Tenna Loma in beautiful West Kessler.” Reading historic real estate advertisements is amusing because you get an insight into history,  society, and…

Easton Place: A Secret Enclave of 1970s Shed-Style Homes in a Wooded Oasis

By Karen Eubank / August 1, 2024 /

There is no place in Dallas like Easton Place. If you don’t know where it is, that’s by design. This East Dallas gem is easy to miss because it’s in a rather small, heavily-wooded neighborhood on a cul-de-sac off Easton Road, so it’s not going to be found easily by people driving by. David Bush…

Enjoy the West Village Love, Lock, and Leave Lifestyle

By Karen Eubank / July 29, 2024 /

Set in the heart of Uptown, the West Village stands as a testament to urban luxury, offering a lifestyle that is unparalleled in Dallas.  With over a hundred shops and restaurants at your doorstep and the Katy Trail just a block away,  this is a paradise for those who love to walk, run, or bike.…

Oh, Plano!  We Did Not Expect This Cutting-Edge Soft Contemporary

By Karen Eubank / July 29, 2024 /

Plano is not the place that immediately comes to mind when shopping for a cutting-edge soft contemporary luxury home. That’s not a diss. Plano is known as a fantastic place to raise a family. In fact, last year, WalletHub named it the No. 1 Best City in Texas to Raise a Family and the fourth…