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.

Every Day’s a Holiday in This Preston Hollow Mediterranean Hacienda 

By Karen Eubank / June 24, 2024 /

With the right home, you can feel like you’re on vacation every day. Although this Mediterranean hacienda is in the heart of Preston Hollow, when you walk through the front courtyard, you’re instantly transported to San Miguel de Allende. We’ve been sadly lacking lately in luxury homes for sale that have character. Everything is pretty,…

Why is Tik Tok on Fire Over This Urban Commons House in Lake Highlands?

By Karen Eubank / June 22, 2024 /

Urban Commons is the newest development from the brilliant Diane Cheatham, CEO of Urban Edge Developers Ltd. Her Urban Reserve project set a new standard for building in Dallas. Many people did not get it, but those who did, embraced it, and clamored for more. And Cheatham delivered.  Urban Commons, like Urban Reserve, is entirely…

Elm Thicket/Northpark Offers a Lesson in Persistence and Patience

By Karen Eubank / June 20, 2024 /

Elm Thicket/Northpark has drawn the short straw for decades. Residents have historically been pushed out of their neighborhood, then pushed some more. “Our neighborhood used to be twice the size it is now,” Mimi Perez said. Perez and her family have lived in the neighborhood, on the same street, in the same home, for almost…

This Waxahachie Dream Home on Victorian Drive Sets a New Bar For Luxury

By Karen Eubank / June 19, 2024 /

Waxahachie is the best place to invest in real estate right now, and we’ve found the most exciting Waxahachie dream home to hit the market in years. So why is Waxahachie a hot investment? Two years ago, Jerry Jones’ investment and development company, Blue Star Land, saw the potential and made the first move. They…

A Shorecrest Contemporary Showplace Surrounded by Nature

By Karen Eubank / June 17, 2024 /

Kelton and Sarah Todd took one look at this Shorecrest property and instantly saw the possibilities. Not only do they have vision, they also have the talent and resources to make their vision a reality.  Kelton is an entrepreneur who has been a real estate investor for years. He and his brother got their mom…