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.

Saving The Belmont Hotel – A Historic And Cultural Icon

By Karen Eubank / July 18, 2024 /

Motels are hip again and Dallas is primed to benefit as a new generation discovers the beauty of the roadside motel. That is if we protect one of our most important architectural and cultural assets, the historic Belmont Motor Hotel. The Belmont Motor Hotel opened in 1947 to the swinging sounds of Ted Parrino’s Serenaders…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Luxury Lake Living in Long Cove

By Karen Eubank / July 15, 2024 /

Long Cove has set a high bar for luxury lake living. Twelve years of meticulous planning and enormous thought resulted in the ultimate luxury community with a concierge lifestyle and endless amenities. Long Cove is clearly where you want a second home, and we’ve found you an exceptional one. This dramatic, 8,950-square-foot steel-constructed residence is…

Enjoy Winnetka Heights Front Porch Life at This Gorgeous 1922 Craftsman on Montclair Avenue

By Karen Eubank / July 13, 2024 /

Ahh, front porch life! Everyone has a front porch memory. Maybe it was catching lightning bugs in Mason jars, napping on the glider, or getting that first kiss. The front porch is an important part of our culture, and Winnetka Heights is one of the best places in Dallas to find the front porch lifestyle.…

Take Advantage of the Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program for Big Savings

By Karen Eubank / July 11, 2024 /

If you are considering a purchase in one of Dallas’s 21 historic residential districts, the City of Dallas is ready to lend you a hand with its Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program. You can apply now for these city tax incentives that may encourage you to be bold and take that next step toward owning…

This Lake Cypress Springs Luxury Family Resort Compound is What We All Want Right Now

By Karen Eubank / July 8, 2024 /

It’s July. It’s hot. It’s time to get out of Dallas, and we’ve found the perfect spot to beat the summer heat. It’s a Lake Cypress Springs luxury compound, conveniently located under two hours from Dallas. Relaxing with family and friends is at the top of every wish list this summer. There’s no better place…